Kondey Kandu
Located in the north of Southern Huvadhoo Atoll, this channel is a must-visit for drift diving enthusiasts and current lovers. Depending on the current's direction, your dive will commence either to the north or south of the channel, allowing you to effortlessly go with the flow.
Renowned for its pelagic marine life, the southern part of Maldives won't disappoint. Dive into this site and be prepared to encounter species like grey reef sharks, leopard sharks, and silvertip sharks.
With its powerful currents, all you need to do is jump in and let nature guide you. Explore the abundant healthy hard corals, formidable brain corals, and intricate narrow channels within the reef. This is an idyllic destination for both shark and turtle enthusiasts.
Practical information:
- Visibility: 24m
- Maximum depth: 29m
- Recommended diver level: beginner, advanced, expert
- Country: Maldives
- Nearby location: Gaafu Alif, Maldives
Renowned for its pelagic marine life, the southern part of Maldives won't disappoint. Dive into this site and be prepared to encounter species like grey reef sharks, leopard sharks, and silvertip sharks.
With its powerful currents, all you need to do is jump in and let nature guide you. Explore the abundant healthy hard corals, formidable brain corals, and intricate narrow channels within the reef. This is an idyllic destination for both shark and turtle enthusiasts.
Practical information:
- Visibility: 24m
- Maximum depth: 29m
- Recommended diver level: beginner, advanced, expert
- Country: Maldives
- Nearby location: Gaafu Alif, Maldives
Diving Conditions Score for Kondey Kandu
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kondey Kandu
Depth
29m
Visibility
24m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Kondey Kandu
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
10.9 m/s
Water Temp
30.1°C
Visibility
16.78km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
8.95s
Air Temperature
28.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kondey Kandu
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Dive Score Chart for Kondey Kandu
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.619834296724472/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 3.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.213731007751939/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kondey Kandu: 06:00
Sunset at Kondey Kandu: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kondey 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.7m (8.65s), Wind: 3.4 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kondey KanduAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kondey 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 Kondey Kandu
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 Kondey Kandu
February
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Kondey Kandu
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
July
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
June
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kondey Kandu
Kondey Kandu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.6°C) and December the coldest (23.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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 April to June, 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 20, 2026
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