Amin Faru
Amin Faru, also known as the outside reef, is a barrier reef located in Amingiri, Maldives. This stunning dive site begins at a depth of approximately 5 meters and descends in stages to several hundred meters. Its strategic location between two channels offers divers an excellent opportunity to encounter a variety of larger marine creatures such as reef sharks, eagle rays, napoleons, and occasionally Manta Rays. With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, Amin Faru is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers. Explore this incredible dive site near Kaafu, Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Amin Faru
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Amin Faru
Depth
21m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Amin Faru
Wave Height
0.94m
Wind Speed
12.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.3°C
Visibility
8.52km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
7.7s
Air Temperature
27°C
Precipitation
0.7 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Amin Faru
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Dive Score Chart for Amin Faru
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.394731182795699/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.94m, Wind 11.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.218633333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Amin Faru: 06:00
Sunset at Amin Faru: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Amin Faru 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
16:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.94m (7.75s), Wind: 11.5 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 9.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Amin FaruAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Amin Faru
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 Amin Faru
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Amin Faru
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Amin Faru
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Amin Faru
Amin Faru shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 22, 2026
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