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Naalaahura Faru

Located on the southern side of Naalaahuraa island in the Maldives, this dive site offers a thrilling drift dive experience. Divers can choose to start their dive from either the east or west, exploring the magnificent reef top that begins at 5 meters and descends to a maximum depth of 24 meters. Delight in the stunning overhangs found below 15 meters, adorned with abundant fan corals.

During your dive, keep a keen eye out for the elusive moray eels, which frequently emerge from their hideouts. The colorful anemone fish are also plentiful, adding vibrant life to the underwater landscape. As you explore the depths, don't forget to scan the surrounding blue waters for majestic eagle rays and swift tuna, gracefully hunting in the strong current.

This captivating dive site is conveniently located approximately 50 minutes south of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi and is suitable for divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Prepare to encounter an array of marine life, including white tip reef sharks, alongside the enchanting moray eels, anemone fish, and various species of beautiful reef fish.

Make your way to this incredible diving destination near Shaviyani, Maldives, and immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled underwater wonders. Experience the adventure and beauty that awaits at this not-to-be-missed dive site.

Depth: 5 meters to 24 meters.

Diving Conditions Score for Naalaahura Faru

7.6
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Naalaahura Faru

Depth

24m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Naalaahura Faru

Wave Height

1.52m

Wind Speed

21.4 m/s

Water Temp

29°C

Visibility

22.3km

Cloud Cover

71%

Wave Period

8.95s

Air Temperature

27°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Naalaahura Faru
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Dive Score Chart for Naalaahura Faru

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.1519/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.48m, Wind 14.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.626533333333334/10.

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

Sunrise at Naalaahura Faru: 06:00
Sunset at Naalaahura Faru: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Naalaahura Faru 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
8:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.48m (8.8s), Wind: 14.7 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.42m, Wind: 13.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Naalaahura Faru
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Naalaahura Faru

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 Naalaahura Faru

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 Naalaahura Faru

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

Ideal Conditions for Naalaahura Faru

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.4m / 40.7ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Naalaahura Faru

Naalaahura Faru 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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