Faru Kani
Explore the captivating dive site in Thulusdhoo, Maldives. This easy yet rewarding dive takes you along a breathtaking reef that descends from 7m to 30/35m before meeting the sandy bottom. Depending on the current, you can choose to dive along the right or left shoulder. With a touch of luck, this site offers an exhilarating diving experience that divers of all levels can appreciate.
At the reef top, you may encounter graceful mantas, agile alder rays, intriguing turtles, and the majestic blacktip reef sharks. As you venture a little deeper, you might come across the elusive whitetip and grey reef sharks. With excellent visibility reaching 18m and a maximum depth of 20m, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable underwater exploration.
So, whether you are a beginner, advanced or expert diver, immerse yourself in the wonders of this remarkable dive site located in Thulusdhoo, Maldives.
At the reef top, you may encounter graceful mantas, agile alder rays, intriguing turtles, and the majestic blacktip reef sharks. As you venture a little deeper, you might come across the elusive whitetip and grey reef sharks. With excellent visibility reaching 18m and a maximum depth of 20m, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable underwater exploration.
So, whether you are a beginner, advanced or expert diver, immerse yourself in the wonders of this remarkable dive site located in Thulusdhoo, Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Faru Kani
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Faru Kani
Depth
20m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Faru Kani
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
27.6 m/s
Water Temp
28.9°C
Visibility
23.4km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.1s
Air Temperature
28.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Faru Kani
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Dive Score Chart for Faru Kani
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.203518705035971/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 26.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.968596536796537/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Faru Kani: 06:00
Sunset at Faru Kani: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Faru Kani 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
6:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.98m (6.95s), Wind: 26.5 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 20.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Faru KaniAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Faru Kani
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 Faru Kani
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 Faru Kani
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Faru Kani
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Faru Kani
Faru Kani shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (22.7°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). February 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 12, 2026
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