Emboodhoo Canyon
Prepare to be amazed as you encounter an abundance of marine creatures, including grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, nurse sharks, turtles, eagle rays, leaf fishes, dogtooth tunas, napoleon wrasse, and even the occasional sighting of majestic whale sharks. These incredible encounters make every dive an unforgettable experience.
Ideal for both beginner and advanced divers, the best diving opportunities lie within the 5-25 meter zone. With excellent visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, Kaafu, Maldives is the ideal location for divers to explore the wonders beneath the surface.
Discover the magic of South Male Atoll's captivating dive site, and get ready for an adventure that will leave you longing for more.
Diving Conditions Score for Emboodhoo Canyon
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Emboodhoo Canyon
Depth
26m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Emboodhoo Canyon
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
16.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
33.26km
Cloud Cover
47%
Wave Period
8.05s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Emboodhoo Canyon
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.843910778443115/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 11.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.304036605316973/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Emboodhoo Canyon 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: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.8m (8.35s), Wind: 11.7 m/s
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 16.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Emboodhoo CanyonAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Emboodhoo Canyon
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 Emboodhoo Canyon
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Emboodhoo Canyon
Ideal Conditions for Emboodhoo Canyon
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 Emboodhoo Canyon
Emboodhoo Canyon 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 20, 2026