Alidhoo Caves
Starting at a beautiful top reef just 5 meters deep, divers can explore a drop off and wall that reaches depths of 30 meters. Along the reef wall, there are stunning large overhangs where you may encounter sleeping stingrays, turtles, lionfish, moray eels, and lobsters. The visibility here averages at 19 meters, ensuring clear views of these magnificent creatures.
As you dive, keep an eye out into the blue waters where eagle rays, sharks, Napoleon fish, and barracuda may pass by. You might even have the incredible opportunity to be accompanied by friendly schools of batfish throughout your dive. Dolphins have also been known to make appearances, rewarding lucky divers with an unforgettable experience.
This dive site is conveniently located in Haa Alif, Maldives, making it easily accessible for divers. With a maximum depth of 21 meters and suitable for both beginners and advanced divers, it offers a diverse range of marine life and underwater landscapes.
So, come and dive into the depths of Alidhoo Island's house reef, where your underwater adventure awaits.
Diving Conditions Score for Alidhoo Caves
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Alidhoo Caves
Depth
21m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Alidhoo Caves
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
19.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.3°C
Visibility
41.48km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Alidhoo Caves
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.533195867768595/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 17.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.16161111111111/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Alidhoo Caves 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.
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.78m (6.05s), Wind: 17.4 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 18 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Alidhoo CavesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Alidhoo Caves
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 Alidhoo Caves
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Alidhoo Caves
Ideal Conditions for Alidhoo Caves
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
13.7m / 44.9ft
November
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Alidhoo Caves
Alidhoo Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.8°C) and December the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.6m 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). January 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