Fan Reef
At shallow depths, divers can witness the richness of the reef, with plenty of fascinating sights to captivate their attention. Additionally, Fan Reef is conveniently close to the shore, allowing for easy access and exploration.
Within the bays of Fan Reef, divers will often come across sleeping Whitetip Sharks and vigilant Blacktips patrolling the area. As they venture deeper, they will find themselves immersed in a stunning Fan Coral paradise. Sightings of beautiful Eagle Rays, Barracudas, and Napoleons are frequently reported, ensuring a memorable dive experience.
Fan Reef's appeal extends beyond beginners and Open Water Divers; experienced divers and photographers also appreciate its unique features. The dive site is not a straight wall but rather showcases several large bays, a remarkable plateau, and captivating coral blocks with overhangs, cracks, and crevices.
With a maximum depth of 20m and excellent visibility of 19m, Fan Reef offers optimum conditions to explore its pristine underwater ecosystem. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable adventure in the Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Fan Reef
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fan Reef
Depth
20m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Fan Reef
Wave Height
0.9m
Wind Speed
25.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
22.82km
Cloud Cover
74%
Wave Period
8.05s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Fan Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.813762025316455/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 14.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.376628691983122/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Fan Reef 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: 0.92m (7.9s), Wind: 14.9 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 16.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fan ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fan Reef
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 Fan Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Fan Reef
Ideal Conditions for Fan Reef
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 Fan Reef
Fan Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.2°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