Kinolhas
A simple and mostly calm dive site, ideal for boat diving, especially for beginners. The site features a lighter sandy bottom with large blocks where you can observe schools of different fish species. The reef gradually slopes from 2m to a depth of about 11m, and then levels out into a plateau at 20-24m.
Explore the diverse marine life at this site, including giant box fish, moray eels, anemones, stonefish, scorpionfish, lobsters, and various shrimp and crab species. Encounter turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, and occasionally even mantas.
This dive site in close proximity to Raa, Maldives offers good visibility of up to 16m and reaches a maximum depth of 15m. Suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert. Discover the wonders of the underwater world in the breathtaking Maldives.
Explore the diverse marine life at this site, including giant box fish, moray eels, anemones, stonefish, scorpionfish, lobsters, and various shrimp and crab species. Encounter turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, and occasionally even mantas.
This dive site in close proximity to Raa, Maldives offers good visibility of up to 16m and reaches a maximum depth of 15m. Suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert. Discover the wonders of the underwater world in the breathtaking Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Kinolhas
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kinolhas
Depth
15m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Kinolhas
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
24.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
20.08km
Cloud Cover
17%
Wave Period
7s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kinolhas
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Dive Score Chart for Kinolhas
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.8716/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 23.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.467260992907802/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kinolhas: 06:00
Sunset at Kinolhas: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kinolhas 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.1m (6.65s), Wind: 23.7 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.02m, Wind: 25.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for KinolhasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kinolhas
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 Kinolhas
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kinolhas
March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Kinolhas
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 Kinolhas
Kinolhas shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°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 - Jul 9, 2026
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