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Fulidhoo Caves

The back reef of Fulidhoo stretches approximately 4km from west to east in the mesmerizing waters of the Maldives. This breathtaking dive site offers divers a captivating experience, with its sloping reef adorned with stunning table corals at the top and spacious overhangs that extend from a depth of 15m to beyond 30m. The area between the caves and the top reef teems with a vibrant array of marine life, making each dive an enchanting exploration.

Divers exploring this remarkable dive site will be delighted by the abundance of small reef fish, graceful moray eels, majestic humphead wrasses, captivating batfish, and the awe-inspiring presence of reef sharks and rays. The diversity of marine species found here is truly unparalleled, offering a truly immersive underwater adventure.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 21m and a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers, ensuring an unforgettable experience for divers of all skill levels. Located in the Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives, it is in close proximity to the Vaavu Atoll School, Vaavu, 10010, Maldives.

Discover the wonders of the back reef of Fulidhoo and embark on an extraordinary diving expedition in the Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for Fulidhoo Caves

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Fulidhoo Caves

Depth

24m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Fulidhoo Caves

Wave Height

0.68m

Wind Speed

20.3 m/s

Water Temp

29.4°C

Visibility

28.84km

Cloud Cover

63%

Wave Period

6.25s

Air Temperature

28.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fulidhoo Caves
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Dive Score Chart for Fulidhoo Caves

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.899310644257704/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 22 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.515772677595629/10.

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

Sunrise at Fulidhoo Caves: 06:00
Sunset at Fulidhoo Caves: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Fulidhoo Caves 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
9:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.72m (5.95s), Wind: 22 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 20.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Fulidhoo Caves
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fulidhoo Caves

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 Fulidhoo Caves

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 Fulidhoo Caves

March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Fulidhoo Caves

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.2m / 40.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Fulidhoo Caves

Fulidhoo Caves 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 1.6m 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 14, 2026

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