Maafaru Caves
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
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
Weather Conditions for Maafaru Caves
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Maafaru Caves
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
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.
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Maafaru CavesAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Maafaru Caves
Ideal Conditions for Maafaru Caves
Water Temp
20.5°C / 68.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Maafaru Caves
Maafaru Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.5°C) and December the coldest (16.5°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: 5 hr. ago - Jun 22, 2026