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Hulangu Kandu

Hulangu Kandu, a captivating dive spot in Maldives, is situated in the channel just north of Hilton Maldives Amingiri. Positioned at the outer reef's corner, this intriguing site boasts diverse reef structures that change over time.

One of the highlights of diving at Hulangu Kandu is experiencing a classic shark encounter during an incoming current. Witness the mesmerizing sight of large schools of grey reef sharks and white tips gracefully circling the deep waters. Occasionally, you may even spot silver tips and dolphins joining the underwater spectacle. Look up towards the surface and marvel at the graceful movement of eagle rays swimming amongst tuna and barracudas. To make the most of the dive, reef hooks, rocks, or dead coral can be used for stability.

Hulangu Kandu offers an optimal diving experience for divers of various levels of expertise. With a maximum depth of 24m and visibility of 17m, this site is ideal for beginner, advanced, and expert divers. While an advanced level is recommended for diving during a strong incoming current due to the depths and fast descent, the site can also be enjoyed as a drift dive on an outgoing current.

Depth: 8m to 30+m
Experience Level: Beginner, Advanced, Expert
Location: Maldives, Kaafu

Experience the enchantment of Hulangu Kandu, a captivating dive site in the Maldives, known for its diverse reef structures and exhilarating shark encounters. Whether you're a beginner or an expert diver, this site offers a memorable diving experience that can be enjoyed during varying currents.

Diving Conditions Score for Hulangu Kandu

6.7
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Hulangu Kandu

Depth

24m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Hulangu Kandu

Wave Height

0.92m

Wind Speed

14.1 m/s

Water Temp

29.3°C

Visibility

8.52km

Cloud Cover

99%

Wave Period

7.6s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

0.7 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hulangu Kandu
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Dive Score Chart for Hulangu Kandu

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.557515468409587/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 11.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.15009748427673/10.

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

Sunrise at Hulangu Kandu: 06:00
Sunset at Hulangu Kandu: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Hulangu Kandu 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: 0.88m (7.65s), Wind: 11.8 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 12.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Hulangu Kandu
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hulangu Kandu

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 Hulangu Kandu

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 Hulangu Kandu

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

Ideal Conditions for Hulangu Kandu

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Hulangu Kandu

Hulangu Kandu 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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