Gaagandu faru
This dive site, located on the southern side of You&Me in the Maldives, offers a very nice gentle slope reef with overhangs. Starting from a depth of 8m, it gradually descends to a maximum depth of 20m. The navigation time to reach this site is approximately 18 minutes.
During the Mantas season, divers have the opportunity to spot reef mantas, stingrays, lobsters, nurse sharks, and schools of bluestripe snappers at this site. The visibility here is excellent, reaching up to 16m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater beauty.
This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers. It provides a great opportunity for divers to explore the rich marine life in the Maldives. Situated near Raa, Maldives, it offers convenient access to divers seeking an unforgettable underwater experience.
During the Mantas season, divers have the opportunity to spot reef mantas, stingrays, lobsters, nurse sharks, and schools of bluestripe snappers at this site. The visibility here is excellent, reaching up to 16m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater beauty.
This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers. It provides a great opportunity for divers to explore the rich marine life in the Maldives. Situated near Raa, Maldives, it offers convenient access to divers seeking an unforgettable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Gaagandu faru
6.2
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gaagandu faru
Depth
20m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Gaagandu faru
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
15.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
5.86km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.8s
Air Temperature
27.6°C
Precipitation
2.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gaagandu faru
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Dive Score Chart for Gaagandu faru
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.629633333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.32m, Wind 17.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.296666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Gaagandu faru: 06:00
Sunset at Gaagandu faru: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Gaagandu faru 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
16:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.32m (8.55s), Wind: 17.3 m/s
Safest Overall
10:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.44m (8.2s), Wind: 8.2 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 10.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gaagandu faruAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gaagandu faru
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 Gaagandu faru
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 Gaagandu faru
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Gaagandu faru
Water Temp
20.6°C / 69.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gaagandu faru
Gaagandu faru shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.6°C) and December the coldest (16.6°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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