MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
Keep your eyes peeled for the magnificent predators that inhabit the area, including grey reef sharks hunting in the current. Additionally, as you explore the reef, you may come across rare honeycomb moray eels and other vibrant tropical reef fish. Meyyafushi Kandu is suitable for experienced divers only, and it is highly recommended to use Nitrox for optimal diving experience. The depth ranges from 12 to 30 meters, and the visibility is approximately 20 meters.
Located in Lhaviyani, Maldives, this exceptional dive site is easily accessible for divers of all levels – from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Meyyafushi Kandu and discover why so many people travel to the Maldives to experience its underwater wonders.
Diving Conditions Score for MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
Depth
25m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at MEYYAFUSHI KANDU 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MEYYAFUSHI KANDUAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
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 MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
Ideal Conditions for MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
Water Temp
20.5°C / 68.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
MEYYAFUSHI KANDU shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.5°C) and December the coldest (16.5°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: 11 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026