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Fan Reef

Situated just a short two-minute drive from Kuramathi Island Resort's arrival and excursion jetty in the Maldives, Fan Reef is a popular dive site, especially for beginners and Open Water Divers. Known for its easy wall dive, this location offers a breathtaking underwater experience with a variety of marine life.

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

7.5
Good

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fan Reef
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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.

Sunrise at Fan Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Fan Reef: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.92m (7.9s), Wind: 14.9 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 16.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Fan Reef
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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

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

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

Best Months for Fan Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Fan Reef

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 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.

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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