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HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

Welcome to one of the most vibrant dive sites in North Male Atoll, Maldives. Located on the south side of Girifushi Island, this dive site offers an abundance of colorful fish life and stunning soft corals. With its numerous blue soft corals and exciting swim throughs, divers are in for an unforgettable underwater adventure. Be prepared for the possibility of strong currents!

Diving here, you'll easily spot schools of jack and trevally, rainbow runners, barracuda, and tunas. Keep an eye out for the occasional presence of graceful eagle rays and grey reef sharks as well. HP Reef, also known as Rainbow Reef, showcases its name through its vibrant and diverse reef ecosystem. The canyons and swim throughs are teeming with beautiful soft corals and a wide variety of fish species. During your dive, you may even encounter moray eels, eagle rays, grey reef sharks, and turtles.

With a visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 26m, this dive site is a true gem for advanced and expert divers. Its close proximity to Kaafu, Maldives makes it easily accessible for those seeking an unforgettable diving experience.

Explore the underwater wonders of this exceptional dive site and immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life and breathtaking coral formations it has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

Depth

26m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

11 m/s

Water Temp

29.2°C

Visibility

9.04km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

8.4s

Air Temperature

27.5°C

Precipitation

1.8 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for HP Reef / Rainbow Reef
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Dive Score Chart for HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.6033333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 10.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.236879365079365/10.

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

Sunrise at HP Reef / Rainbow Reef: 06:00
Sunset at HP Reef / Rainbow Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at HP Reef / Rainbow Reef 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
7:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.88m (8s), Wind: 10.6 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.8m (8.35s), Wind: 10.9 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 12.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for HP Reef / Rainbow Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

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 HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

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 HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.4°C / 68.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for HP Reef / Rainbow Reef

HP Reef / Rainbow Reef 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.

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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