Admiral 1
This dive site is located on the west side of an outside reef in Maldives, near Kaafu. It features an abundance of small stone corals and also includes a small Thila between the north and south reefs. Divers will find it exhilarating to navigate the narrow channels in this area.
At the Thila itself, divers may have the fortunate opportunity to encounter Grey reef sharks, Whitetip reef sharks, and eagle rays cruising by, depending on the current. With a maximum depth of 23m and visibility reaching 20m, this site is best suited for advanced and expert divers.
Explore this captivating dive site in Maldives for an unforgettable underwater adventure!
At the Thila itself, divers may have the fortunate opportunity to encounter Grey reef sharks, Whitetip reef sharks, and eagle rays cruising by, depending on the current. With a maximum depth of 23m and visibility reaching 20m, this site is best suited for advanced and expert divers.
Explore this captivating dive site in Maldives for an unforgettable underwater adventure!
Diving Conditions Score for Admiral 1
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Admiral 1
Depth
23m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Admiral 1
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
21.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.5°C
Visibility
41.86km
Cloud Cover
94%
Wave Period
6.25s
Air Temperature
27.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Admiral 1
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Dive Score Chart for Admiral 1
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.995823310023309/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 16.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.558081481481481/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Admiral 1: 06:00
Sunset at Admiral 1: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Admiral 1 are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.74m (7.15s), Wind: 16.5 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 19.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Admiral 1Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Admiral 1
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Admiral 1
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Admiral 1
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Admiral 1
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Admiral 1
Admiral 1 shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). February is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026
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