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Amingiri Sandbank Reef

A seemingly unremarkable sandbank in the Maldives unveils itself as a remarkably beautiful dive site. Contrary to expectations, beneath the pristine white sand lies a stunning wall descending from 3 to 30 meters. Immerse yourself in the allure of Amingiri Sandbank Reef, situated just a short boat ride from Hilton Maldives, making it a convenient choice for divers seeking minimal travel time. The wall boasts captivating overhangs, particularly in the southern section, and caters to divers of all experience levels due to its manageable depths. Encounter an abundance of inquisitive batfish, known to boldly approach divers and even playfully interact with bubbles or fingers. Additionally, expect to encounter an array of snappers including the blue striped and red varieties, as well as the mesmerizing leopard sharks, white tips, and lobsters. With visibility reaching up to 16 meters, a maximum depth of 17 meters, and suitable for beginner, advanced, and expert divers, Amingiri Sandbank Reef promises a memorable underwater adventure in Kaafu, Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for Amingiri Sandbank Reef

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Amingiri Sandbank Reef

Depth

17m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Amingiri Sandbank Reef

Wave Height

0.82m

Wind Speed

19.7 m/s

Water Temp

29.5°C

Visibility

43.06km

Cloud Cover

95%

Wave Period

6.35s

Air Temperature

28.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Amingiri Sandbank Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Amingiri Sandbank Reef

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.775578014184397/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 18.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.276132151300236/10.

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

Sunrise at Amingiri Sandbank Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Amingiri Sandbank Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Amingiri Sandbank Reef 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
6:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.78m (7.05s), Wind: 18.6 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 18.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Amingiri Sandbank Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Amingiri Sandbank Reef

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 Amingiri Sandbank Reef

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 Amingiri Sandbank Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Amingiri Sandbank Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Amingiri Sandbank Reef

Amingiri Sandbank Reef 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 1.7m 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). March 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 - Jun 18, 2026

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