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Emboodhoo Canyon

Welcome to one of the most sought-after dive sites in South Male Atoll, Maldives. Experience the magnificence of healthy corals and a stunning array of fish life that will leave divers in awe. Explore vibrant hard corals, soft corals, and beautiful fans nestled among a series of impressive overhangs. Don't forget to explore the exhilarating narrow passageway known as Called Canyon, located between the broken block and the main reef.

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

6.9
Above Average

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Emboodhoo Canyon
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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.

Sunrise at Emboodhoo Canyon: 06:00
Sunset at Emboodhoo Canyon: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.8m (8.35s), Wind: 11.7 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 16.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Emboodhoo Canyon
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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

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Emboodhoo Canyon

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

Ideal Conditions for Emboodhoo Canyon

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 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.

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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