Lhohifushi
Lhohifushi Island · Lhohi
4°19.1'N 73°27.5'E
Depth
4–12m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m radius — good sand holding in the lagoon with natural reef protection. Moderate depth allows comfortable scope. Reef provides wind and swell protection from north and east.
About This Anchorage
Lhohifushi island in the northwest quadrant of North Malé Atoll provides a pleasant anchorage in a sheltered lagoon setting. The surrounding reef creates natural protection from NE trade winds and swell, making this one of the more comfortable overnight anchorages in the northern part of the atoll. The island was formerly a resort and some infrastructure remains, though the anchorage area is clear of private facilities. The surrounding reef offers good snorkelling and the atoll lagoon waters are spectacular in NE monsoon calm. A worthwhile stop between Malé and the more remote northern atolls.
Protected From
N · NE · E · NW
Exposed To
S · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- Yes
- Permit details
- Maldives Yacht Cruising Permit required. Check current status of island — resort operations may resume and change access rules.
Hazards
- !Coral heads in approach — scout by dinghy
- !Shallow areas on lagoon perimeter — stay in marked channel if visible
- !SW monsoon swell wraps around the southern tip of the reef
Skipper's Tips
- →Approach from the northeast through the lagoon opening
- →Good snorkelling on the eastern reef face
- →Peaceful and uncrowded compared to anchorages near Malé
- →Check weather forecasts carefully — SW monsoon arrives quickly in May
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Malé (22nm)
Best Months & Season
November, December, January, February, March, April
NE monsoon (Nov–Apr) provides comfortable conditions in this reef-sheltered lagoon. Avoid in SW monsoon when swell wraps around the atoll.
Recommended Anchor Types
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