Magu
As you descend into the depths, the top reef gradually drops from 5 to 25 meters, revealing hidden treasures in the form of small overhangs. Keep an eye out for fascinating marine creatures such as stingrays, turtles, and nurse sharks, with occasional sightings of zebra sharks. If you time your visit right, you may even be lucky enough to witness the graceful presence of mantas gliding through the blue expanses.
The wall itself is a haven for a diverse range of marine life. Prepare to be captivated by encounters with lobsters, nudibranchs, scorpionfish, nurse sharks, and turtles. Additionally, if you're fortunate, you might catch sight of majestic eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, and mantas gracefully passing by. And as you approach the end of your dive, you may even have the chance to meet the friendly batfish gang.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site promises an immersive experience like no other. Located near Thulusdhoo, Kaafu, our site conveniently allows you to explore the wonders of Maldives' underwater world.
Discover the beauty that lies beneath the surface at our Maldives dive site. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, this mesmerizing underwater paradise awaits your exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Magu
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Magu
Depth
18m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Magu
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
19.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
37.68km
Cloud Cover
14%
Wave Period
8.95s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Magu
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.303712865497076/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.053468627450982/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Magu 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.78m (8.55s), Wind: 7.6 m/s
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MaguAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Magu
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 Magu
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Magu
Ideal Conditions for Magu
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Magu
Magu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°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: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026