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Guraidhoo Outside

This dive site in the Maldives is a desirable location for divers of all levels. With a gentle drop and a maximum depth of 20 meters, it offers a comfortable and rewarding experience. The visibility here is excellent, reaching up to 17 meters, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the underwater beauty.

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

7.4
Good

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

beginner
advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Guraidhoo Outside
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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.

Sunrise at Guraidhoo Outside: 06:00
Sunset at Guraidhoo Outside: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.72m (8.05s), Wind: 10.3 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 11.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Guraidhoo Outside
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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

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

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

Best Months for Guraidhoo Outside

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

Ideal Conditions for Guraidhoo Outside

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 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.

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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