Fish Tank
Discover the mesmerizing dive site known by multiple names, such as Fish Tank, Fish Factory, and Stingray City. These names perfectly capture the vibrant marine life that thrives in this underwater paradise. Interestingly, there is an actual fish factory on the island, which explains the abundance of majestic rays and fascinating moray eels found here.
Divers at this location are treated to a captivating assortment of moray eels, including the giant, leopard, yellow head, sooty head, and reticulated species, to name just a few. The waters also play host to an array of stingrays, black-spotted rays, and mangrove rays.
With an impressive visibility of up to 18 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site offers a remarkable experience for divers of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, you can explore this stunning underwater wonderland to your heart's content. Situated in the enchanting Maldives, specifically in Kaafu, this dive site is conveniently located for those seeking an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.
Divers at this location are treated to a captivating assortment of moray eels, including the giant, leopard, yellow head, sooty head, and reticulated species, to name just a few. The waters also play host to an array of stingrays, black-spotted rays, and mangrove rays.
With an impressive visibility of up to 18 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site offers a remarkable experience for divers of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, you can explore this stunning underwater wonderland to your heart's content. Situated in the enchanting Maldives, specifically in Kaafu, this dive site is conveniently located for those seeking an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.
Diving Conditions Score for Fish Tank
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fish Tank
Depth
23m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Fish Tank
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
20.6 m/s
Water Temp
30°C
Visibility
25.24km
Cloud Cover
91%
Wave Period
7.95s
Air Temperature
29.2°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fish Tank
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Dive Score Chart for Fish Tank
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.4857880658436216/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 20.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.127153497942387/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Fish Tank: 06:00
Sunset at Fish Tank: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Fish Tank 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
8:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m (8.1s), Wind: 20.2 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.92m (8.25s), Wind: 16.1 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 18.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fish TankAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fish Tank
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 Fish Tank
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 Fish Tank
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Fish Tank
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 Fish Tank
Fish Tank 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 1.7m 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). January 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 10, 2026
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