Cocoa Corner
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.88m (6.5s), Wind: 18.1 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.96m (6.1s), Wind: 14.3 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 14.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cocoa CornerAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cocoa Corner
Ideal Conditions for Cocoa Corner
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 12, 2026