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Maabaidhoo Kandu

This dive site, located in the Laamu atoll of the Maldives, offers an exciting underwater experience for divers of all skill levels. With a maximum depth of 28 meters and excellent visibility of 31 meters, this channel dive provides an opportunity to explore the diverse marine life in the crystal-clear waters.

Beginners, as well as advanced and expert divers, can enjoy this site. Whether you choose to start your dive along the vibrant reef wall or venture into the blue, it is important to be mindful of the current conditions. The bottom of the channel and the stunning "drop off" can be found at a depth of 18 meters.

When exploring the overhangs, keep an eye out for schools of snapper and soldierfish seeking shelter. Additionally, this site is home to an array of fascinating marine creatures, including stingrays, white tip and grey reef sharks, barracuda, eagle rays, and much more!

Please note that diving at this site requires proper certification for deep diving due to the reef's starting point at 18 meters. However, skilled divers will be rewarded with unforgettable encounters with fantail stingrays on the bottom and the majestic grey reef sharks in the vast blue expanse.

As you navigate the channel, you may also encounter white tip reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, schools of barracuda or jackfish, eagle rays, moray eels, tuna, and many other captivating species.

Dive into the wonders of this remarkable channel dive in Laamu atoll, Maldives. Experience the thrill of drifting with the current along the channel edge, while embracing the challenge of swimming against the in or outgoing currents. This site guarantees an unforgettable underwater adventure for divers who appreciate the beauty and diversity of the marine world.

Diving Conditions Score for Maabaidhoo Kandu

7.3
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Maabaidhoo Kandu

Depth

28m

Visibility

31m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Maabaidhoo Kandu

Wave Height

0.6m

Wind Speed

8.6 m/s

Water Temp

29.7°C

Visibility

14.8km

Cloud Cover

99%

Wave Period

7.6s

Air Temperature

28.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maabaidhoo Kandu
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Dive Score Chart for Maabaidhoo Kandu

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.434561403508772/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 8.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.817835497835498/10.

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

Sunrise at Maabaidhoo Kandu: 06:00
Sunset at Maabaidhoo Kandu: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Maabaidhoo Kandu 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
10:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (7.6s), Wind: 8.2 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (7.7s), Wind: 6.4 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 7.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Maabaidhoo Kandu
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maabaidhoo Kandu

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 Maabaidhoo Kandu

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Maabaidhoo Kandu

February
Score: 9.6
January
Score: 9.5
March
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for Maabaidhoo Kandu

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

April

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Maabaidhoo Kandu

Maabaidhoo Kandu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.5°C) and December the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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 April to June, 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 22, 2026

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