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Hurawali Kandu

This dive site, located in the north of Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives, is known as the Channel Dive Site. Within the channel, you'll find a unique tongue-shaped reef offering a variety of underwater landscapes including plateau reefs, slopes, walls, and dramatic drop-offs.

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.

Experience the wonders of this North Lhaviyani Atoll Channel Dive Site and prepare for an unforgettable underwater adventure in the Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for Hurawali Kandu

7.9
Good

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

advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hurawali Kandu
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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.

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

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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.52m (5.05s), Wind: 21.7 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 21.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Hurawali Kandu
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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

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

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

Best Months for Hurawali Kandu

March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Hurawali Kandu

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.2m / 40.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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