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Kani Corner

Welcome to Kani Corner, a fantastic dive site in the Maldives. This breathtaking underwater slope reaches a depth of 25-30 meters, with a sandy bottom adorned by impressive blocks. Keep an eye out for the magnificent mantas, which often grace us with their presence as they visit the blocks or gracefully glide above the reef. However, be aware that the current can be quite strong, so exercise caution during your dive.

At Kani Corner, you'll have the opportunity to witness a diverse range of marine life. With ideal timing, you may encounter mantas, eagle rays, stingrays, white tip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, hammerheads, honeycomb and giant morays, as well as fascinating turtles and majestic napoleons.

Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or expert in the field, Kani Corner has something to offer all levels of divers. With a maximum depth of 22 meters and excellent visibility of 20 meters, you'll have an unforgettable diving experience here. Located near Thulusdhoo, Kaafu, 08040, Maldives, Kani Corner is easily accessible for all diving enthusiasts.

Discover the wonders of the underwater world at Kani Corner, Maldives. Experience the thrill of encountering incredible marine species and immerse yourself in the beauty of this remarkable dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Kani Corner

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Kani Corner

Depth

22m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Kani Corner

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

9.3 m/s

Water Temp

29.1°C

Visibility

37.82km

Cloud Cover

94%

Wave Period

9.15s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kani Corner
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Dive Score Chart for Kani Corner

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.216666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 12.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.83357536231884/10.

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

Sunrise at Kani Corner: 06:00
Sunset at Kani Corner: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Kani Corner 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
8:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.74m (9.25s), Wind: 12.9 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 8.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Kani Corner
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kani Corner

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 Kani Corner

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 Kani Corner

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

Ideal Conditions for Kani Corner

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Kani Corner

Kani Corner shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (22.7°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). February 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 23, 2026

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