Black Coral
This reef boasts an expansive size, offering a plethora of diverse areas to discover. Scattered along the wall, you'll encounter various overhangs that create an awe-inspiring sight. Additionally, an exciting swim-through feature adds an extra level of adventure to your dive.
Prepare to encounter a vibrant array of marine life at Black Coral. From the mesmerizing long-nosed hawkfish to the elusive ghost pipefish, this dive spot is teeming with fascinating creatures. Keep an eye out for puffer, box, trigger, and angelfish as they navigate the reef in search of sustenance.
Impressively, Black Coral boasts remarkable visibility of up to 18 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the stunning underwater vistas. While the maximum depth measures around 21 meters, this site caters to divers of all skill levels, ranging from beginners to advanced and even expert divers.
With its prime location in the illustrious Maldives, Black Coral promises an unforgettable diving experience. So don your gear, immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters, and prepare to witness the captivating spectacle that this enchanting dive site has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Black Coral
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Black Coral
Depth
21m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Black Coral
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
24.1 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
43.06km
Cloud Cover
51%
Wave Period
7.55s
Air Temperature
28.5°C
Precipitation
0.7 mm
Dive Score Chart for Black Coral
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.303333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 23.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.846997792494482/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Black Coral 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.
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.02m (7.5s), Wind: 23.4 m/s
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 24.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Black CoralAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Black Coral
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 Black Coral
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Black Coral
Ideal Conditions for Black Coral
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 Black Coral
Black Coral 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026