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ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

Alighaa Beyru Edge, located at the south-western corner of Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives, is a captivating dive site. With a drive time of just 35 minutes from Le Meridien Maldives, it offers easy accessibility. The main highlight of this site is the impressive oceanic edge, best explored during the months of May to December when a pleasant south-western current prevails. The average depth of the edge is around 30 meters, making it suitable for experienced divers with advanced and nitrox certifications. On the main reef, divers can expect to encounter turtles, gray reef sharks, and sleeping rays, adding to the excitement of the trip. Although the coral live is not as breathtaking as on other dive sites, the presence of these marine creatures makes it an enjoyable experience for all diving levels. The maximum depth is approximately 26 meters, while the visibility extends up to 40 meters. Plan your dive at Alighaa Beyru Edge and explore its underwater wonders in the pristine waters of Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

Depth

26m

Visibility

40m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

Wave Height

1.12m

Wind Speed

20.5 m/s

Water Temp

29.2°C

Visibility

40.96km

Cloud Cover

49%

Wave Period

8.6s

Air Temperature

28.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE
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Dive Score Chart for ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.931417460317461/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 20.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.3778243902439025/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE: 06:00
Sunset at ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE 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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.1m (8.4s), Wind: 20.5 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 24.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

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 ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

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 ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.8m / 38.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE

ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.7m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026

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