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Maalhos House Reef

Maalhos House Reef is a conveniently accessible dive site located just steps away from the beach. This reef is situated right off the shore, beginning at a shallow depth and gradually plunging deeper. Divers will appreciate the presence of numerous small overhangs spread throughout the area, providing interesting features to explore. With its calm and peaceful environment, this site allows for a delightful, lengthy, and unhurried dive experience.

The marine life at Maalhos House Reef is exceptionally diverse, thanks to the favorable currents it receives. Divers can expect regular sightings of fascinating creatures, including turtles, moray eels, reef sharks, and rays. Additionally, the abundance of fish species contributes to the vibrant underwater ecosystem, providing a captivating sight for divers to enjoy.

For optimal diving conditions, Maalhos House Reef offers a visibility range of 19 meters, allowing for clear and unobstructed views of the surrounding underwater landscape. With a maximum depth reaching 18 meters, both beginner and advanced divers can explore this captivating dive site with ease. Situated in the stunning Maldives, this dive spot can be found in close proximity to Baa, 06070, Maldives.

Experience the wonders of Maalhos House Reef and immerse yourself in the incredible underwater world it has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for Maalhos House Reef

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Maalhos House Reef

Depth

18m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Maalhos House Reef

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

18.7 m/s

Water Temp

29.1°C

Visibility

45.04km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

7s

Air Temperature

28.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maalhos House Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Maalhos House Reef

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.801611111111111/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 18 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.28402380952381/10.

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

Sunrise at Maalhos House Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Maalhos House Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Maalhos House Reef 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
13:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.78m (7.2s), Wind: 18 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 20.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Maalhos House Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maalhos House Reef

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 Maalhos House Reef

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 Maalhos House Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Maalhos House Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Maalhos House Reef

Maalhos House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.7m 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 - Jun 17, 2026

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