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Bodu Gaa

Located near Kuramathi Island in the Maldives, Boduga, which means "big block" in Dhivehi, is a popular dive site. Just 2 meters below the surface, you'll find a large coral block surrounded by a vibrant reef fish community. As you descend from the block, at a depth of 25m, a sandy plateau awaits, adorned with scattered coral blocks.

This dive spot offers excellent visibility of up to 20m, allowing you to enjoy the picturesque underwater surroundings. It caters to divers of various skill levels, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 24m, there is plenty to explore and discover.

The marine life at Boduga is diverse and captivating. Keep an eye out for white-tip sharks and jacks as they chase after fusiliers and stingrays. If you're lucky, you may even spot a leopard shark resting on the sandy bottom. Eagle rays gracefully glide through the blue water or gracefully circle in the mildly turbulent current, which occasionally occurs here. At a depth of 30m, you'll encounter a magnificent large overhang, adding to the allure of this dive site.

To reach Boduga, head to Snorkel Way in Rasdhoo, Alif Alif, Maldives, a convenient location nearby. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Maldives and explore the wonders that Boduga has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for Bodu Gaa

7.3
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Bodu Gaa

Depth

24m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Bodu Gaa

Wave Height

0.9m

Wind Speed

22.5 m/s

Water Temp

29.4°C

Visibility

17.94km

Cloud Cover

72%

Wave Period

8.1s

Air Temperature

27.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bodu Gaa
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Dive Score Chart for Bodu Gaa

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.742762025316455/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 14.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.1363925925925935/10.

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

Sunrise at Bodu Gaa: 06:00
Sunset at Bodu Gaa: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Bodu Gaa 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.92m (7.9s), Wind: 14.9 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.9m, Wind: 23.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Bodu Gaa
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bodu Gaa

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 Bodu Gaa

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 Bodu Gaa

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

Ideal Conditions for Bodu Gaa

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 Bodu Gaa

Bodu Gaa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.2°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 20, 2026

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