Foah Malé
This dive site in the Maldives is perfect for advanced and expert divers who have extensive experience in deep diving and multiple logged dives. The underwater adventure takes place in the middle of the ocean, although you may start from the nearby reef. It's important to note that this site experiences high boat traffic, so caution is advised. For safety purposes, a DSMB (Delayed Surface Marker Buoy) is a must-have.
Divers at this site can expect to encounter a diverse range of mega fauna species, including Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks, Spinner Sharks, Lemon Sharks, Guitarfish, Giant Hammerheads, and Grey Reef among others. The visibility at this location stretches up to 14 meters, and the maximum depth reaches 32 meters.
As for the location, this dive site is situated in Kaafu, Maldives, making it easily accessible for divers. It's a remarkable opportunity for those seeking an exciting and challenging underwater experience.
Divers at this site can expect to encounter a diverse range of mega fauna species, including Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks, Spinner Sharks, Lemon Sharks, Guitarfish, Giant Hammerheads, and Grey Reef among others. The visibility at this location stretches up to 14 meters, and the maximum depth reaches 32 meters.
As for the location, this dive site is situated in Kaafu, Maldives, making it easily accessible for divers. It's a remarkable opportunity for those seeking an exciting and challenging underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Foah Malé
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Foah Malé
Depth
32m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Foah Malé
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
21.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
3.22km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.45s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
1.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Foah Malé
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Dive Score Chart for Foah Malé
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.572576687116564/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 12.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.125510778443113/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Foah Malé: 06:00
Sunset at Foah Malé: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Foah Malé 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
17:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.82m (8.15s), Wind: 12.7 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 12.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Foah MaléAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Foah Malé
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 Foah Malé
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 Foah Malé
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Foah Malé
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 Foah Malé
Foah Malé 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 - Jun 22, 2026
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