Guraidhoo Outside
During the month of August, divers have a strong chance of encountering magnificent whale sharks, thanks to the small incoming south to east current. This breathtaking sight is not to be missed. Additionally, Honeycomb moray eels, green turtles, and red tooth triggerfish can be found abundantly throughout this reef. The vicinity is also home to oriental sweetlips, hump heads, red snappers, and vibrant schools of fusiliers.
Exploring the blue waters around this dive site is highly recommended. Divers may be fortunate enough to spot white tip reef sharks, tunas, manta rays, and eagle rays gracefully swimming by. With such diverse marine life and captivating underwater vistas, this dive site offers a truly memorable experience for beginners, advanced divers, and experts alike.
Located in Kaafu, Maldives, this dive site is easily accessible and offers an unforgettable adventure for divers seeking to explore the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Guraidhoo Outside
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Guraidhoo Outside
Depth
20m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Guraidhoo Outside
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
11.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
11.74km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.9s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Guraidhoo Outside
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.109760041407867/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 10.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.684960975609756/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Guraidhoo Outside 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.
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.72m (8.05s), Wind: 10.3 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 11.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Guraidhoo OutsideAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Guraidhoo Outside
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 Guraidhoo Outside
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Guraidhoo Outside
Ideal Conditions for Guraidhoo Outside
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Guraidhoo Outside
Guraidhoo Outside 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). 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026