Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
The Manta Rays Cleaning Station is a popular dive site in the water. It offers exceptional sightings of mantas during outgoing currents from May to December. The maximum depth at this site is 18 meters, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Keep in mind that strong currents can occur, resulting in reduced visibility of around 10 meters.
Here, divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including reef manta rays, white tip reef sharks, sweet lips, yellow snappers, red snappers, and plenty of small fauna. Located near Mahibadhoo in the Maldives, this dive site guarantees a memorable underwater experience.
Remember to note that the visibility at the Manta Rays Cleaning Station is up to 18 meters, and the maximum depth is 17 meters. The recommended diver level includes both beginners and advanced divers.
Here, divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including reef manta rays, white tip reef sharks, sweet lips, yellow snappers, red snappers, and plenty of small fauna. Located near Mahibadhoo in the Maldives, this dive site guarantees a memorable underwater experience.
Remember to note that the visibility at the Manta Rays Cleaning Station is up to 18 meters, and the maximum depth is 17 meters. The recommended diver level includes both beginners and advanced divers.
Diving Conditions Score for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
Depth
17m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
22.9 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
34.9km
Cloud Cover
27%
Wave Period
7.2s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0.9 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
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Dive Score Chart for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.887760606060606/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 23 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.43377356321839/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point): 06:00
Sunset at Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point) 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.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.78m (7.15s), Wind: 23 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 22.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
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 Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
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 Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point) 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 21, 2026
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