Kani Corner
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.74m (9.25s), Wind: 12.9 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 8.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kani CornerAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kani Corner
Ideal Conditions for Kani Corner
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026