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Naainfaru Irumathi

This dive site is located on a faru on the south-east side of Naainfaru Island in the Maldives. A faru is a long reef, and this particular site offers a relatively easy drift dive experience. The reef slopes down from around 5 meters at the top to 25 meters at the bottom, providing a stunning underwater landscape to explore.

Divers can expect to encounter a variety of fascinating marine life hiding among the hard corals, such as octopuses, turtles, and other reef dwellers. Keep an eye out for sleeping stingrays and eagle rays gracefully passing by.

Naainfaru Irumathi is conveniently situated just a 30-minute boat ride to the south of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi. Take a moment to check the sand for sleeping stingrays, and be sure not to miss any majestic eagle rays gliding through the blue. This dive site offers a chance to spot turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, octopuses, and many other beautiful reef fish.

With a visibility of 13m and a maximum depth of 16m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or are an experienced diver seeking new adventures, this site has something to offer.

Explore the underwater wonders of this faru dive site during your visit to Naainfaru Island in the Maldives. It is located near Shaviyani, making it easily accessible for divers seeking a memorable underwater experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Naainfaru Irumathi

7.6
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Naainfaru Irumathi

Depth

16m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Naainfaru Irumathi

Wave Height

1.46m

Wind Speed

20.8 m/s

Water Temp

29°C

Visibility

22.24km

Cloud Cover

78%

Wave Period

9.05s

Air Temperature

26.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Naainfaru Irumathi
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Dive Score Chart for Naainfaru Irumathi

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.1768/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.38m, Wind 14.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.728700000000001/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Naainfaru Irumathi: 06:00
Sunset at Naainfaru Irumathi: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Naainfaru Irumathi 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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.38m (8.7s), Wind: 14.4 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.36m, Wind: 16.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Naainfaru Irumathi
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Naainfaru Irumathi

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 Naainfaru Irumathi

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Naainfaru Irumathi

January
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Naainfaru Irumathi

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.5m / 41.0ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Naainfaru Irumathi

Naainfaru Irumathi shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°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). 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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