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Kottefaru Kanmathi

Kottefaru Island Drift Dive - A Stunning Underwater Experience in Raa, Maldives

Discover the incredible beauty of Kottefaru Island with a captivating drift dive that spans several hundred meters. This dive site, located near Raa, Maldives, offers breathtaking underwater vistas and an abundance of marine life that will leave divers in awe.

The top reef of Kottefaru Island is adorned with mesmerizing hard corals, cascading from 4 to 8 meters before sloping down to 15 meters. As you delve deeper, you'll encounter a magnificent wall that plummets far beyond 30 meters. With a visibility of 20 meters, this dive site promises clear and enchanting views.

Between the months of June and November, the top reef of Kottefaru Island transforms into a bustling cleaning station for majestic mantas. Witness these graceful creatures in their natural habitat as they glide through the water with elegance and grace.

Prepare to be amazed by the remarkable diversity of marine life at Kottefaru Island. From captivating macro creatures to an array of colorful fish, including Napoleon wrasse, turtles, gray reef sharks, silvertips, and occasional sightings of hammerhead sharks, this dive site is a true underwater paradise. Divers of all levels, from beginner to advanced and expert, will find this destination to be an absolute jackpot!

While hammerhead sightings are rare, there have been documented encounters, adding an extra thrill to the already captivating dive. Don't miss the opportunity to witness these awe-inspiring creatures if luck is on your side.

Experience the epitome of underwater exploration at Kottefaru Island and create memories that will last a lifetime. This sought-after dive site in the Maldives is a must-visit for divers seeking an extraordinary adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Kottefaru Kanmathi

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Kottefaru Kanmathi

Depth

21m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Kottefaru Kanmathi

Wave Height

0.6m

Wind Speed

16.9 m/s

Water Temp

29.3°C

Visibility

29.64km

Cloud Cover

89%

Wave Period

5.75s

Air Temperature

28.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kottefaru Kanmathi
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Dive Score Chart for Kottefaru Kanmathi

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.930533333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 16.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.711542975206613/10.

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

Sunrise at Kottefaru Kanmathi: 06:00
Sunset at Kottefaru Kanmathi: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Kottefaru Kanmathi 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
6:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.6m (6s), Wind: 16.7 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 17.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Kottefaru Kanmathi
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kottefaru Kanmathi

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 Kottefaru Kanmathi

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 Kottefaru Kanmathi

March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Kottefaru Kanmathi

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.2m / 40.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Kottefaru Kanmathi

Kottefaru Kanmathi 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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