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Bandos Rock

Bandos Rock is a renowned dive site situated on the house reef of Bandos Island Resort in the beautiful country of Maldives. Offering a stunning underwater experience, this site boasts a top reef starting at 3 to 5 meters, which then descends steeply to a sandy bottom at depths of 30 meters and beyond. Divers will be captivated by the numerous caves and intriguing overhangs on the wall, providing an enchanting backdrop for exploration.

The main attractions of Bandos Rock are the magnificent table corals, the pinnacle forming a picturesque canyon for divers to navigate, and the abundant marine life. This site is perfect for drift diving, suitable for divers of all levels. Encounter the awe-inspiring black and white tip reef sharks, tunas, and on occasion, even eagle rays. Delve into the caves and overhangs to discover hidden treasures like lobsters, cleaner shrimps, lionfish, and moray eels.

At Bandos Rock, divers will also have the opportunity to encounter banner fish, batfish, and hunting jackfish around the colorful pinnacle. With a maximum depth of 30+ meters and visibility reaching up to 21 meters, this dive site caters to divers of various skill levels – beginners, advanced, and experts alike. However, inexperienced divers must exercise caution when exploring near the overhangs during strong currents, as there may be mild washing machine effects. In order to avoid this, it is advisable to maintain a safe distance of approximately 2 meters from the reef.

Come and experience the wonders of Bandos Rock, conveniently located just a short distance from Kaafu, Maldives, offering an unforgettable diving experience in an idyllic tropical setting.

Diving Conditions Score for Bandos Rock

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Bandos Rock

Depth

21m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Bandos Rock

Wave Height

0.94m

Wind Speed

24.2 m/s

Water Temp

29.6°C

Visibility

24.38km

Cloud Cover

33%

Wave Period

8.25s

Air Temperature

27.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bandos Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Bandos Rock

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.895841269841269/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 12.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.31940569105691/10.

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

Sunrise at Bandos Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Bandos Rock: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Bandos Rock 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.92m (8.4s), Wind: 12.5 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 12.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Bandos Rock
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bandos Rock

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 Bandos Rock

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 Bandos Rock

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

Ideal Conditions for Bandos Rock

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°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 Bandos Rock

Bandos Rock 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.

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

Last updated: 3 hr. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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