Medhu Outside
The site showcases a diverse range of marine life at various depths. In the shallow waters ranging from 5 to 12 meters, divers can encounter graceful turtles and large shoals of long-nosed surgeonfish. As divers venture deeper into the steep outer reef, which spans from 12 to 33 meters, encounters with white-tip sharks, barracudas, and hunting tuna await.
With visibility reaching an impressive 17 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, divers of all levels – from beginners to advanced and expert divers – can immerse themselves in this captivating underwater world at Medhufushi Island. Conveniently located near Muli, Meemu, 11050, Maldives, this dive site promises an unforgettable adventure for divers seeking to explore the wonders of the Maldivian waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Medhu Outside
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Medhu Outside
Depth
23m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Medhu Outside
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
18.3 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
40.5km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
9.8s
Air Temperature
27.6°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Medhu Outside
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.722011111111111/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 17.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.126376271186441/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Medhu Outside 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 1.04m (9.6s), Wind: 17.7 m/s
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 21.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Medhu OutsideAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Medhu Outside
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 Medhu Outside
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Medhu Outside
Ideal Conditions for Medhu Outside
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Medhu Outside
Medhu Outside shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.4°C) and December the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.6m 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.1mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 29, 2026