Himmafushi Corner
Himmaphushi Corner is a thrilling drift dive that caters to experienced divers due to its depth and strong currents. The dive starts with a gentle slope ranging from 5 to 30 meters, leading to a small drop-off reaching depths of 45 to 50 meters. It is essential to undertake this dive during the incoming current to ensure safety.
Embrace the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of pelagic species while diving in the strong current. From majestic grey reef sharks to impressive schools of jacks and tunas, as well as fascinating napoleons and various types of rays, the underwater world will captivate your senses.
With a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers at all levels of experience, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. Located in the breathtaking Maldives, specifically in the Kaafu region, Himmaphushi Corner promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Embrace the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of pelagic species while diving in the strong current. From majestic grey reef sharks to impressive schools of jacks and tunas, as well as fascinating napoleons and various types of rays, the underwater world will captivate your senses.
With a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers at all levels of experience, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. Located in the breathtaking Maldives, specifically in the Kaafu region, Himmaphushi Corner promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Himmafushi Corner
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Himmafushi Corner
Depth
26m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Himmafushi Corner
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
12.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
9.04km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.35s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
1.8 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Himmafushi Corner
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Dive Score Chart for Himmafushi Corner
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.483333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 10.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.179748717948719/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Himmafushi Corner: 06:00
Sunset at Himmafushi Corner: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Himmafushi Corner 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
7:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.88m (8s), Wind: 10.6 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.8m (8.35s), Wind: 11.4 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 9.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Himmafushi CornerAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Himmafushi Corner
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 Himmafushi Corner
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 Himmafushi Corner
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Himmafushi Corner
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Himmafushi Corner
Himmafushi Corner shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°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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