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Baarah Caves

Welcome to Baarah Island, a stunning dive site located on the south side of Haa Alif, Maldives. This dive spot offers an incredible underwater experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

As you descend into the crystal-clear waters, you'll be greeted by a deep sheer wall that reaches depths of 25-30 meters. This impressive wall starts from the top reef, which lies at approximately 7 meters. Along the wall and inside the small overhangs and openings, you'll discover an abundance of exciting features such as deep caverns, ledges, and small caves.

Be prepared to encounter a variety of marine life during your dive. Keep your eyes peeled for white tip and nurse sharks, as they can often be spotted resting in the small caves and along the wall at around 16 meters. Rays gracefully glide through the waters, while lobsters scuttle along, adding to the spectacle. The deep caverns also offer a haven for macro life, with countless species waiting to be discovered.

Venturing further, you'll uncover a thriving underwater community. Stingrays, white tip sharks, and lobsters continue to make appearances in the small caves, providing an exhilarating sight. Above the reef, you'll witness schools of fusiliers and snappers, creating a beautiful ballet of fish. Dogtooth tunas, barracudas, eagle rays, and turtles gracefully glide through the blue depths, completing the enchanting scene.

With a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, Baarah Island provides an optimal environment for exploration. Whether you're a novice diver or an experienced pro, this captivating dive site offers an array of underwater treasures.

Discover the wonders of Baarah Island and embark on an unforgettable diving adventure in the Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for Baarah Caves

6.4
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Baarah Caves

Depth

20m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Baarah Caves

Wave Height

1.24m

Wind Speed

26.5 m/s

Water Temp

29.1°C

Visibility

15.8km

Cloud Cover

90%

Wave Period

6.95s

Air Temperature

29°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Baarah Caves
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Dive Score Chart for Baarah Caves

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.8309/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 23.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.4981/10.

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

Sunrise at Baarah Caves: 06:00
Sunset at Baarah Caves: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Baarah 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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.1m (7s), Wind: 23.6 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 24.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Baarah Caves
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baarah 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 Baarah Caves

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 Baarah Caves

February
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Baarah Caves

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.2m / 43.3ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Baarah Caves

Baarah Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.8°C) and December the coldest (23.1°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). 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 - Jul 10, 2026

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