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Giraavaru Caves

Welcome to Giraavaru Caves, a breathtaking dive site located in the southeast of Hilton Maldives Amingiri. Situated at the mouth of a channel, this dive spot showcases a captivating blend of underwater caves and overhangs. Please note that strong currents may occasionally affect the site.

The prime diving range within Giraavaru Caves spans from 5 to 25 meters, offering a captivating exploration of the dominant cave formations. These caves and caverns boast stunning views that will leave you in awe. As you navigate through the caves, you'll encounter an array of remarkable marine life, such as sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon wrasses, and an abundance of snappers.

What truly sets Giraavaru Caves apart is the incredible drop-off that awaits divers. This spot serves as an ideal location to observe large schools of reef fish. At approximately 20 meters, the presence of various overhangs and caves makes diving with Nitrox highly recommended. However, even without Nitrox, you will still enjoy an exceptional diving experience. Simply devote your time to exploring the shallower caverns, where you can marvel at the stunning views into the crystal-clear blue waters and spot pelagic fish, including sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon wrasses, and snappers.

Giraavaru Caves offers diverse dive depths, ranging from 6 to 30 meters, accommodating divers of all levels. However, during specific conditions such as full or new moon periods, as well as times with strong currents, it is advisable for advanced divers with prior experience in current diving to approach the site with caution.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Giraavaru Caves, where visibility reaches an impressive 27 meters, and the maximum depth is 27 meters. This unforgettable dive experience can be enjoyed by divers of various skill levels, from beginners to advanced and even expert divers. Discover the wonders that await you in this enchanting dive spot located near Kaafu, Maldives.

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Diving Conditions Score for Giraavaru Caves

7.3
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Giraavaru Caves

Depth

27m

Visibility

27m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Giraavaru Caves

Wave Height

0.94m

Wind Speed

22.9 m/s

Water Temp

29.5°C

Visibility

43.22km

Cloud Cover

59%

Wave Period

7.35s

Air Temperature

26.6°C

Precipitation

0.7 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Giraavaru Caves
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Dive Score Chart for Giraavaru Caves

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.593614814814814/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 18.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.075057808857808/10.

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

Sunrise at Giraavaru Caves: 06:00
Sunset at Giraavaru Caves: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Giraavaru 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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.92m (7.2s), Wind: 18.4 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 19.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Giraavaru Caves
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Giraavaru 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 Giraavaru Caves

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 Giraavaru Caves

January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Giraavaru Caves

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.9m / 39.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Giraavaru Caves

Giraavaru Caves 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). February 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 21, 2026

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