Embudu Channel
This dive site in the water is located in the marine protected area of Maldives, specifically in Kaafu. It is renowned for its thriving population of grey reef and white tip sharks. The dive begins on the south side of the channel, gradually descending to approximately 30 meters at the edge of the last "step".
Divers of advanced and expert levels are recommended to explore this site, which offers a maximum depth of 30 meters. The visibility here is about 18 meters, providing a clear underwater experience for divers.
The diverse marine life presents numerous exciting encounters. On your dive, you may encounter grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, dog tooth tunas, leopard sharks, stingrays, and even green and hawksbill turtles.
Discover the wonders of this underwater paradise and be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of Maldives' marine ecosystem.
Divers of advanced and expert levels are recommended to explore this site, which offers a maximum depth of 30 meters. The visibility here is about 18 meters, providing a clear underwater experience for divers.
The diverse marine life presents numerous exciting encounters. On your dive, you may encounter grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, dog tooth tunas, leopard sharks, stingrays, and even green and hawksbill turtles.
Discover the wonders of this underwater paradise and be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of Maldives' marine ecosystem.
Diving Conditions Score for Embudu Channel
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Embudu Channel
Depth
30m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Embudu Channel
Wave Height
1.1m
Wind Speed
22.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.5°C
Visibility
31.54km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.5s
Air Temperature
28.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Embudu Channel
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Dive Score Chart for Embudu Channel
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.1380903803132/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 22.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.742733333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Embudu Channel: 06:00
Sunset at Embudu Channel: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Embudu Channel 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.
Best Overall
14:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.08m (7.45s), Wind: 22.9 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 24.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Embudu ChannelAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Embudu Channel
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 Embudu Channel
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Embudu Channel
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Embudu Channel
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
12.1m / 39.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Embudu Channel
Embudu Channel 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 1.6m 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 - Jul 4, 2026
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