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Filladhoo (Wreck)

The Filladhoo wreck is the northernmost wreck site in the Maldives, located in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, close to Filladhoo Island. Some parts of the wreck break the water's surface, making it easily visible. This dive site attracts a variety of marine life, including large green sea turtles, schools of eagle rays, and a plethora of small tropical fish.

The Filladhoo wreck was a supply boat that sank near Filladhoo Island in 1963. Situated on the south side of Filladhoo Island, this site is suitable for divers of all levels due to its shallow depth ranging from 2 to 20 meters. Over the years, the wreck has experienced significant decay, giving it a skeletal appearance from the outside. However, certain sections remain well-preserved. The wreck is adorned with beautiful hard corals and serves as a sanctuary for schools of fusiliers, blue-striped snappers, turtles, and eagle rays. It also offers excellent opportunities for macro life exploration.

This captivating dive site features a visibility range of 18 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater scenery. With a maximum depth of 18 meters, beginner divers can comfortably explore this site. Located in the mesmerizing Maldives, close to Haa Alif, the Filladhoo wreck is a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts seeking unforgettable experiences in these pristine waters.

Diving Conditions Score for Filladhoo (Wreck)

7.5
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Filladhoo (Wreck)

Depth

18m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Filladhoo (Wreck)

Wave Height

0.84m

Wind Speed

19.8 m/s

Water Temp

28.6°C

Visibility

41.48km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

7.25s

Air Temperature

28.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Filladhoo (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Filladhoo (Wreck)

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.908095238095238/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 18.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.3607100456621/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Filladhoo (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Filladhoo (Wreck): 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Filladhoo (Wreck) 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
17:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.84m (7.35s), Wind: 18.2 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 19 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Filladhoo (Wreck)
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Filladhoo (Wreck)

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 Filladhoo (Wreck)

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

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

Best Months for Filladhoo (Wreck)

January
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Filladhoo (Wreck)

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.4m / 44.0ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Filladhoo (Wreck)

Filladhoo (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.8°C) and December the coldest (23.2°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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026

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