Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
Explore the famous Banana Reef, a sprawling dive site in Maldives' Kaafu region. This legendary reef boasts a colossal banana shape, adorned with caves and captivating overhangs. The reef's surface is situated at a depth of 3 to 8 meters before plunging to depths of over 30 meters.
Discover a mesmerizing array of schooling fish and magnificent pelagic species in this underwater sanctuary. Amidst the majestic overhangs, you will encounter an awe-inspiring sight: a massive congregation of blue-striped snappers.
With outstanding visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, Banana Reef offers an ideal diving experience for both beginners and advanced divers. Immerse yourself in the enchanting underwater world of Maldives and witness the natural wonders it has to offer.
Visit Banana Reef, a diver's paradise, and unravel the mysteries of this captivating underwater realm.
Discover a mesmerizing array of schooling fish and magnificent pelagic species in this underwater sanctuary. Amidst the majestic overhangs, you will encounter an awe-inspiring sight: a massive congregation of blue-striped snappers.
With outstanding visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, Banana Reef offers an ideal diving experience for both beginners and advanced divers. Immerse yourself in the enchanting underwater world of Maldives and witness the natural wonders it has to offer.
Visit Banana Reef, a diver's paradise, and unravel the mysteries of this captivating underwater realm.
Diving Conditions Score for Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
Depth
23m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
12.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
24.38km
Cloud Cover
33%
Wave Period
8.4s
Air Temperature
26.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
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Dive Score Chart for Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.059201204819278/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 18.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.506613008130081/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri: 06:00
Sunset at Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri 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
7:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.84m (8.3s), Wind: 18.2 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 14.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Banana Reef - Fee Gaa GiriAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
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 Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
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 Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri
Banana Reef - Fee Gaa Giri 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). 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 20, 2026
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