Lara Giri
This dive site is situated on the east side of Dive Point Rannalhi in the beautiful Maldives. The boat navigation time to reach this site is approximately 40 minutes. It features a small round giri, where divers can easily swim around and explore its wonders within just one hour.
The Giri offers a rocky environment adorned with an abundance of captivating black sponges, stunning corals, and a diverse range of marine life. Divers can expect to encounter impressive species such as the magnificent Napoleon fish, swift Tuna, and graceful Turtles.
With a maximum depth of 22 meters and a visibility of 17 meters, this site caters to divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. It is an ideal location to embark on a thrilling underwater adventure.
Located in the Kaafu region of the Maldives, this dive site promises an unforgettable experience for diving enthusiasts.
The Giri offers a rocky environment adorned with an abundance of captivating black sponges, stunning corals, and a diverse range of marine life. Divers can expect to encounter impressive species such as the magnificent Napoleon fish, swift Tuna, and graceful Turtles.
With a maximum depth of 22 meters and a visibility of 17 meters, this site caters to divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. It is an ideal location to embark on a thrilling underwater adventure.
Located in the Kaafu region of the Maldives, this dive site promises an unforgettable experience for diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Lara Giri
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lara Giri
Depth
22m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Lara Giri
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
11.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
11.74km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.25s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lara Giri
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Dive Score Chart for Lara Giri
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.487407407407408/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.668051097804391/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lara Giri: 06:00
Sunset at Lara Giri: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lara Giri 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
15:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.72m (8.1s), Wind: 6.7 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lara GiriAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lara Giri
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 Lara Giri
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 Lara Giri
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Lara Giri
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 Lara Giri
Lara Giri 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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