Middle Point
Welcome to Medhu Faru, a dive site in the beautiful waters of Maldives. With its diverse marine life and breathtaking coral formations, Medhu Faru is a must-visit destination for beginners, advanced divers, and experts alike.
At a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site offers a visibility of 18m, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the underwater world. As you explore the overhangs at 30m, you'll be amazed by the sea fans that adorn them. Between depths of 8-20m, you'll drift along vibrant coral formations, mesmerizing you with their beauty.
Medhu Faru is known for its abundance of fish species. Keep your eyes peeled for jack fish, groupers, napoleon wrasse, red snappers, white tip reef sharks, turtles, moray eels, and dogtooth tunas. The rich biodiversity and vibrant colors will leave you in awe.
For the best diving experience, we recommend visiting during a north-east current. This will enhance the marine life sightings and make your dive truly unforgettable.
Located near Banner Reef, Guraidhoo-Lhosfushi Bridge, Kaafu, 08080, Maldives, Medhu Faru is easily accessible to divers from various locations. Come and discover the wonders of the underwater world at Medhu Faru, your ultimate diving destination in Maldives.
At a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site offers a visibility of 18m, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the underwater world. As you explore the overhangs at 30m, you'll be amazed by the sea fans that adorn them. Between depths of 8-20m, you'll drift along vibrant coral formations, mesmerizing you with their beauty.
Medhu Faru is known for its abundance of fish species. Keep your eyes peeled for jack fish, groupers, napoleon wrasse, red snappers, white tip reef sharks, turtles, moray eels, and dogtooth tunas. The rich biodiversity and vibrant colors will leave you in awe.
For the best diving experience, we recommend visiting during a north-east current. This will enhance the marine life sightings and make your dive truly unforgettable.
Located near Banner Reef, Guraidhoo-Lhosfushi Bridge, Kaafu, 08080, Maldives, Medhu Faru is easily accessible to divers from various locations. Come and discover the wonders of the underwater world at Medhu Faru, your ultimate diving destination in Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Middle Point
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Middle Point
Depth
24m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Middle Point
Wave Height
0.88m
Wind Speed
24.8 m/s
Water Temp
29.9°C
Visibility
32km
Cloud Cover
79%
Wave Period
7.1s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Middle Point
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Dive Score Chart for Middle Point
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.58508798185941/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.86m, Wind 22.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.184233333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Middle Point: 06:00
Sunset at Middle Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Middle 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: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.86m (7.35s), Wind: 22.8 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 23.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Middle PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Middle 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 Middle Point
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 Middle Point
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Middle Point
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Middle Point
Middle Point shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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