Furana North
The dive site is a popular channel dive site featuring a unique underwater mountain called thila, ranging in depth from 12 to 30 meters. Divers typically begin the dive on the outer reef and drift with the current towards the channel, experiencing a left shoulder drift. At around 20 meters, divers have the opportunity to explore the thila.
This dive site provides an incredible chance to encounter a variety of marine species. Divers may encounter magnificent mantas, schools of dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, as well as white tip and grey reef sharks gracefully navigating the current. The site is also home to abundant schools of fusiliers, napoleons, and gliding eagle rays.
Situated in the Maldives, this dive site offers exceptional visibility of up to 25 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters. It caters to divers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
For those planning a dive adventure in the Maldives, this site conveniently neighbors the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa in Malé.
This dive site provides an incredible chance to encounter a variety of marine species. Divers may encounter magnificent mantas, schools of dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, as well as white tip and grey reef sharks gracefully navigating the current. The site is also home to abundant schools of fusiliers, napoleons, and gliding eagle rays.
Situated in the Maldives, this dive site offers exceptional visibility of up to 25 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters. It caters to divers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
For those planning a dive adventure in the Maldives, this site conveniently neighbors the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa in Malé.
Diving Conditions Score for Furana North
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Furana North
Depth
20m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Furana North
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
18.9 m/s
Water Temp
29.3°C
Visibility
47.04km
Cloud Cover
12%
Wave Period
8.35s
Air Temperature
29.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Furana North
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Dive Score Chart for Furana North
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.503256224899599/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 18.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.9919205128205135/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Furana North: 06:00
Sunset at Furana North: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Furana North 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.02m (8.3s), Wind: 18.4 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 14.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Furana NorthAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Furana North
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 Furana North
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 Furana North
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Furana North
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 Furana North
Furana North 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 7, 2026
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