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Maafahi Corner

Located on the east side of Maafahi Island in the Maldives, this dive site is perfect for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 18 meters and visibility reaching up to 17 meters, this spot offers a diverse and captivating underwater experience.

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

7
Good

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

beginner

Weather Conditions for Maafahi Corner

Wave Height

1.18m

Wind Speed

29.7 m/s

Water Temp

29.3°C

Visibility

30.58km

Cloud Cover

84%

Wave Period

5.5s

Air Temperature

28.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maafahi Corner
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Dive Score Chart for Maafahi Corner

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 6.803333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 28.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.703333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Maafahi Corner: 06:00
Sunset at Maafahi Corner: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
10:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.18m (5.55s), Wind: 28.6 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 24 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Maafahi Corner
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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

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

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

Best Months for Maafahi Corner

January
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Maafahi Corner

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.7m / 44.9ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Maafahi Corner

Maafahi Corner shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.8°C) and December the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.6m 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). January 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 13, 2026

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