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Maafaru Caves

Experience an unforgettable dive at our stunning drift dive site in the Maldives. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing display of vibrant colors as you explore this remarkable underwater wonderland. Picture an open subway tunnel, with soft corals in an array of hues gracefully adorning every surface. The tunnel is teeming with life, including the chance to spot the majestic gray reef shark when there's a current. Dive enthusiasts seeking a current specialty will find this the perfect location.

Discover a world of diverse marine life during your dive, from captivating scorpionfish and snails to awe-inspiring giants such as groupers, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, and stingrays. And if you time it right, you may even encounter the magnificent mantas and mobulas from November to April. As you explore the reef's pinnacle, be prepared to encounter scorpionfish and sea snails. However, please exercise caution as there is always a current to contend with.

With excellent visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, you'll find this site both challenging and rewarding. Located in the Raa region of the Maldives, it is easily accessible for an incredible underwater adventure.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary dive experience. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible beauty and biodiversity that awaits you in the underwater paradise of the Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for Maafaru Caves

6.4
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Maafaru Caves

Depth

21m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Maafaru Caves

Wave Height

1.58m

Wind Speed

19.6 m/s

Water Temp

29.1°C

Visibility

18km

Cloud Cover

95%

Wave Period

8.4s

Air Temperature

28.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maafaru Caves
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Dive Score Chart for Maafaru Caves

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.309033333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.64m, Wind 19.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.6736/10.

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

Sunrise at Maafaru Caves: 06:00
Sunset at Maafaru Caves: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Maafaru 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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.64m (8.45s), Wind: 19.7 m/s

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Safest Overall
15:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.64m (8.45s), Wind: 20.3 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.62m, Wind: 20.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Maafaru Caves
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maafaru 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 Maafaru Caves

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

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

Best Months for Maafaru Caves

March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Maafaru Caves

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.4m / 40.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Maafaru Caves

Maafaru Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (22.8°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). March 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 10, 2026

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