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Cocoa Corner

Experience the best dive at Cocoa Corner in the Maldives! With the northeast incoming ocean current hitting this magnificent Atoll, you'll only need a minimal fin kick to effortlessly cruise along. Whether you prefer a long drift or a short drift dive, don't miss out on exploring the corner. Early morning dives offer the ultimate opportunity to witness the incredible hammerhead sharks in action.

Prepare to be amazed by the abundant marine life that awaits you. Encounter magnificent species such as white tip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, green and hawksbill turtles, and be ready for a surprise appearance of thresher sharks, leatherback turtles, and even more hammerheads. Keep your eyes peeled for tunas and marlins gracefully swimming by.

As you approach the edge of the drop-off, take a moment to pause and marvel at the majestic sight of schooling big grey reef sharks. Beyond the corner, you'll be enchanted by vast plateaus adorned with spiky soft corals, leaving you breathless. Don't be surprised if you spot stingrays or a leopard shark resting in the sandy patches within the channel.

With an impressive visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site at Cocoa Corner caters to divers of all levels – from beginners to advanced and expert explorers. Located in Lainoofaru Magu, Kaafu, the Maldives, this captivating destination is a must-visit for any diving enthusiast.

Diving Conditions Score for Cocoa Corner

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Cocoa Corner

Depth

24m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Cocoa Corner

Wave Height

0.92m

Wind Speed

15.7 m/s

Water Temp

29.6°C

Visibility

27.32km

Cloud Cover

99%

Wave Period

6.3s

Air Temperature

28°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cocoa Corner
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Dive Score Chart for Cocoa Corner

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.178466666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 14.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.18256923076923/10.

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

Sunrise at Cocoa Corner: 06:00
Sunset at Cocoa Corner: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cocoa Corner 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
19:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.88m (6.5s), Wind: 18.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.96m (6.1s), Wind: 14.3 m/s

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Best Day
17:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 14.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cocoa Corner
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cocoa Corner

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 Cocoa Corner

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 Cocoa Corner

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

Ideal Conditions for Cocoa Corner

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.9m / 39.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cocoa Corner

Cocoa Corner 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 12, 2026

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