Kudimaa (Wreck)
This purposefully sunken medium-sized steel wreck in South Ari Atoll provides an excellent dive site for divers visiting the area. Situated near Machafushi Island's house reef, this location offers an abundance of marine life, making it perfect for macro enthusiasts searching for nudibranchs, shrimp, and crabs. Keep a lookout for the elusive frogfish that often hides amidst the wreck.
This site is also renowned for its encounters with majestic manta rays. Begin your dive by drifting along the adjacent reef wall, where you may encounter a diverse array of species including grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, eagle rays, mobula rays, reef fish, anemones, moray eels, and lionfish. With a maximum depth of 28m and visibility reaching 18m, this easy dive site is suitable for divers of all levels.
Located near the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa, in Alif Dhaalu, Maldives, this dive site is a must-visit for those exploring the beautiful underwater world of the Maldives.
This site is also renowned for its encounters with majestic manta rays. Begin your dive by drifting along the adjacent reef wall, where you may encounter a diverse array of species including grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, eagle rays, mobula rays, reef fish, anemones, moray eels, and lionfish. With a maximum depth of 28m and visibility reaching 18m, this easy dive site is suitable for divers of all levels.
Located near the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa, in Alif Dhaalu, Maldives, this dive site is a must-visit for those exploring the beautiful underwater world of the Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Kudimaa (Wreck)
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kudimaa (Wreck)
Depth
28m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Kudimaa (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.88m
Wind Speed
8.9 m/s
Water Temp
29.5°C
Visibility
44.58km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
9.35s
Air Temperature
27.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kudimaa (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Kudimaa (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.144402852049911/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 11.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.815282352941177/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kudimaa (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Kudimaa (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kudimaa (Wreck) 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
8:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.84m (9.35s), Wind: 11.4 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 8.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kudimaa (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kudimaa (Wreck)
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 Kudimaa (Wreck)
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 Kudimaa (Wreck)
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Kudimaa (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kudimaa (Wreck)
Kudimaa (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.3°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). 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 - Jun 23, 2026
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