Maafahi Corner
The dive begins on the shallow top reef at around 5 meters, gradually sloping down to over 20 meters. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of fascinating coral and rock formations, making this site a haven for underwater enthusiasts.
One of the highlights of this dive site is the abundance of marine life. Turtles can often be spotted grazing in the area as they find optimal feeding conditions here. Additionally, the top reef is home to a vibrant community of reef dwellers, while eagle rays, mobula rays, sharks, eels, and schooling fish are frequently sighted.
For those seeking an extra adventure, there is the option to venture out into the channel and explore a small coral-covered thila. This low thila runs between Maafahi and Muraidhoo islands, sitting at a depth of 15 to 20 meters. The crossing provides a unique opportunity to witness more marine life, including rays, white tip reef sharks, and nurse sharks resting on the sandy bottom.
With its accessible depth and intriguing underwater landscape, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable experience for divers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this location in Haa Alif, Maldives, promises to satisfy your curiosity and awe-inspiring desires.
Diving Conditions Score for Maafahi Corner
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Maafahi Corner
Depth
18m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Maafahi Corner
Wave Height
0.94m
Wind Speed
19.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
32.88km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
6.95s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Maafahi Corner
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.829346756152126/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 12.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.237284976525822/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Maafahi Corner 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: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.78m (7.45s), Wind: 12.5 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.78m (7.4s), Wind: 11.8 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 9.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Maafahi CornerAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maafahi Corner
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 Maafahi Corner
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Maafahi Corner
Ideal Conditions for Maafahi Corner
Water Temp
20.7°C / 69.3°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Maafahi Corner
Maafahi Corner shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.7°C) and December the coldest (16.7°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: 15 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026