Hurawali Kandu
Divers with advanced or expert skills will appreciate this site's abundant marine life. It's a prime spot for encountering massive stingrays, as well as majestic eagle rays, tuna, and schools of jack fish. As you explore the sandy sloping edge, you'll have the opportunity to observe plenty of stingrays and, if you're lucky, resting leopard sharks. When there's a good medium to strong current, keep your eyes open for grey reef sharks and silver tip sharks. Curious bat fish may even accompany you on the dive or join you during the safety stop. Keep an eye out for the impressive Napoleon wrasse cruising through the channel. Moray eels can be seen peeking out of reef holes, while turtles may rest on the seabed or swim up for a breath of air.
Dive specifications for this site include a visibility of 19m, a maximum depth of 24m, and a recommended diver level of advanced to expert. Its proximity to Lhaviyani, Maldives makes it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts.
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Diving Conditions Score for Hurawali Kandu
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hurawali Kandu
Depth
24m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Hurawali Kandu
Wave Height
0.52m
Wind Speed
21.2 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
30.64km
Cloud Cover
88%
Wave Period
5.05s
Air Temperature
28.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Hurawali Kandu
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.075731353135314/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 21.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.725882474226805/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Hurawali 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.
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.52m (5.05s), Wind: 21.7 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 21.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Hurawali KanduAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hurawali 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 Hurawali Kandu
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Hurawali Kandu
Ideal Conditions for Hurawali Kandu
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
12.2m / 40.0ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hurawali Kandu
Hurawali Kandu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°C) and December the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.6m 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 18, 2026