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Fushifaru Thila

Located in the northeast channel of Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives, this dive site offers an extraordinary experience for advanced and expert divers. The pinnacle features a large plateau adorned with coral blocks, serving as cleaning stations for manta rays during the southwest monsoon season. In addition to the majestic mantas, this channel is also home to an abundance of marine life, including vibrant schools of fish, tropical reef fish, and sharks.

With a maximum depth of 21 meters and visibility reaching up to 18 meters, this manta cleaning station is a diver's paradise. Experienced divers comfortable with depths of 20-30 meters will find diving here a breeze. The central part of the pinnacle sits at approximately 15 meters, providing a prime vantage point for observing not only mantas but also other captivating creatures such as sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, tuna, and an array of tropical reef fish.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore this remarkable dive site situated within the channel. Its proximity to Lhaviyani, Maldives, makes it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Fushifaru Thila

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Fushifaru Thila

Depth

21m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Fushifaru Thila

Wave Height

0.9m

Wind Speed

25.2 m/s

Water Temp

28.9°C

Visibility

24.68km

Cloud Cover

7%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

27°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fushifaru Thila
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Dive Score Chart for Fushifaru Thila

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.579566666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 26.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.0437/10.

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

Sunrise at Fushifaru Thila: 06:00
Sunset at Fushifaru Thila: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Fushifaru Thila 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
6:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.92m (5.2s), Wind: 26.3 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 27.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Fushifaru Thila
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fushifaru Thila

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 Fushifaru Thila

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 Fushifaru Thila

March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Fushifaru Thila

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°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 Fushifaru Thila

Fushifaru Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°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 10, 2026

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