Kuda Haa
Located in the southwest of the Kaafu atoll, Kuda Haa is a legendary dive site known for its impressive marine life. With its clear visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 24m, this site offers a thrilling diving experience for advanced and expert divers.
Kuda Haa features two connected thilas, which are easily visible from the surface. One thila starts at 6 meters, while the other begins around 14 meters. Both slopes lead down to a sandy bottom at 30+ meters, creating an exciting underwater landscape to explore.
As a protected marine area, Kuda Haa prohibits fishing, resulting in abundant marine life. Divers often describe this site as a "fish soup" due to the diverse range of species that can be found here. Napoleon wrasses guide divers through the small valley, while majestic big blue tunas make their presence known. Moray eels, shrimps, and basslets can be spotted on the reef, adding to the underwater spectacle.
For divers with a keen eye, a stroke of luck may reveal the elusive scorpion fish or mantis shrimps, showcasing their remarkable boxing skills as they fiercely protect their homes.
Please note that Kuda Haa is situated in front of a channel, which can experience strong currents. As a result, advanced diving skills and a fast descent are often necessary to fully enjoy this dive site.
Embark on a thrilling underwater adventure at Kuda Haa, a must-visit dive site in the Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Kuda Haa
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kuda Haa
Depth
24m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Kuda Haa
Wave Height
1.18m
Wind Speed
17.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
12.68km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
8.2s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Kuda Haa
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.997999999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.22m, Wind 20.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.668483739837399/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Kuda Haa 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.22m (8s), Wind: 20.9 m/s
Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.18m, Wind: 16.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kuda HaaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kuda Haa
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 Kuda Haa
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kuda Haa
Ideal Conditions for Kuda Haa
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kuda Haa
Kuda Haa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (22.8°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 - Jul 8, 2026