Kandoo Kan
Dive into the pristine waters of Kandoo Kan, a premier dive site in the Maldives. With its gentle incoming current, this location is ideal for divers of all levels, especially beginners seeking an up-close experience with a variety of magnificent fish species near the vibrant reef. One of the highlights of this site is the opportunity to encounter enormous green sea turtles.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the underwater world as you encounter not only green sea turtles, but also grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, stingrays, and eagle rays. Additionally, you'll be surrounded by schools of red snappers and oriental sweet lips, adding to the diverse marine spectacle.
Kandoo Kan offers excellent visibility of up to 18 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, ensuring a clear and immersive diving experience. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this site caters to divers of all skill levels.
Located close to Kandoma Corner on Lainoofaru Magu in Kaafu, Maldives, Kandoo Kan is easily accessible and serves as a top choice for divers seeking optimal diving conditions in terms of currents and swells.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Kandoo Kan Dive Site and create unforgettable memories in the breathtaking underwater world of the Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Kandoo Kan
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kandoo Kan
Depth
22m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Kandoo Kan
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
11.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
11.74km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.1s
Air Temperature
26.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Kandoo Kan
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.157407407407408/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 12.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.745351097804392/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Kandoo Kan 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.72m (8.1s), Wind: 12.9 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 9.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kandoo KanAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kandoo Kan
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 Kandoo Kan
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kandoo Kan
Ideal Conditions for Kandoo Kan
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 Kandoo Kan
Kandoo Kan 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