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Maarikilu Caves

Explore the thrilling dive experience at a picturesque dive site nestled within a serene bay before transitioning to an awe-inspiring steep wall. Delight in the gradual descent from 4 to 22 meters, followed by a captivating dropoff. Keep your eyes peeled from January to April, as you might be lucky enough to witness the graceful manta rays gracing these waters.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant underwater world teeming with an abundance of marine life. Encounter magnificent groupers, perch, stingrays, napoleons, snails, and an array of moray eels, shrimps, and lobsters, accompanied by the colorful backdrop of vibrant corals. Moreover, there is a promising chance of encountering mantas between January and April.

Gain unobstructed visibility of up to 18 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning surroundings. Dive to a maximum depth of 23 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in the captivating country of Maldives, this dive site is conveniently situated in close proximity to Baa, Maldives.

Discover a truly unforgettable underwater adventure that combines natural beauty, captivating marine life, and optimal diving conditions. Plan your dive excursion at this remarkable site and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Diving Conditions Score for Maarikilu Caves

6.9
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 Maarikilu Caves

Depth

23m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Maarikilu Caves

Wave Height

1.14m

Wind Speed

9.4 m/s

Water Temp

29.2°C

Visibility

5.48km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

7.75s

Air Temperature

28°C

Precipitation

3.6 mm

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

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.17818523206751/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 19.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.547366255144033/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Maarikilu 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
17:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.06m (7.9s), Wind: 19.1 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 15.1 m/s

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

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

Ideal Conditions for Maarikilu Caves

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 Maarikilu Caves

Maarikilu 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 1.7m 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 22, 2026

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