Lankan Caves
Cool drift dive with a strong current that can be started near Manta Point or at the channel entrance for those seeking less current. The dive site features impressive caves and overhangs ranging from 12 to 30m. Experienced divers can explore a deep nose in the middle of the current.
This dive site offers the opportunity to witness a variety of marine life with some luck. Expect sightings of mantas, mobulas, napoleons, grey reef sharks, white tip and black tip reef sharks, and if you're extremely fortunate, a hammerhead shark.
Be prepared to explore the underwater world with excellent visibility of 18m. The maximum depth of the dive site reaches 22m. This site is recommended for advanced and expert divers.
Located in Kaafu, Maldives, this dive site is a must-visit destination for divers seeking thrilling and diverse underwater experiences.
This dive site offers the opportunity to witness a variety of marine life with some luck. Expect sightings of mantas, mobulas, napoleons, grey reef sharks, white tip and black tip reef sharks, and if you're extremely fortunate, a hammerhead shark.
Be prepared to explore the underwater world with excellent visibility of 18m. The maximum depth of the dive site reaches 22m. This site is recommended for advanced and expert divers.
Located in Kaafu, Maldives, this dive site is a must-visit destination for divers seeking thrilling and diverse underwater experiences.
Diving Conditions Score for Lankan Caves
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lankan Caves
Depth
22m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Lankan Caves
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
11.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
12.1km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.35s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
1.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lankan Caves
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Dive Score Chart for Lankan Caves
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.673333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 11.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.412735294117647/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lankan Caves: 06:00
Sunset at Lankan Caves: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lankan Caves 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
7:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.88m (8s), Wind: 11.3 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.8m (8.35s), Wind: 11.2 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 8.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lankan CavesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lankan Caves
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 Lankan Caves
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Lankan Caves
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Lankan Caves
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lankan Caves
Lankan Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 22, 2026
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