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Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

Located in the northern part of Meemu Atoll in the Maldives, this dive site boasts a diverse array of marine life. With manageable currents, divers have the opportunity to explore the entire channel during their dive.

Prepare to be enchanted by vibrant soft corals that adorn this channel, creating a visually stunning underwater landscape. The site is also home to an impressive range of shark species, including grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, and nurse sharks. Additionally, you can expect to encounter schools of silver jacks, further enhancing the underwater spectacle.

With a visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, this dive site welcomes divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Its proximity to Meemu, Maldives ensures convenient access for diving enthusiasts.

Experience the beauty and excitement of this captivating dive site, where a rich variety of marine life awaits your exploration. Discover the wonders beneath the surface and create unforgettable memories in the crystal-clear waters of Meemu Atoll.

Diving Conditions Score for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

Depth

30m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

29.6°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8.2s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu
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Dive Score Chart for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.393333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.893333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu: 06:00
Sunset at Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.52m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

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 Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.3°C / 68.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu

Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.3°C) and December the coldest (16.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 22, 2026

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