Fulidhoo Caves
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.72m (5.95s), Wind: 22 m/s
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 20.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fulidhoo CavesAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Fulidhoo Caves
Ideal Conditions for Fulidhoo Caves
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
12.2m / 40.0ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 14, 2026