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Napoleon Reef

Napoleon Reef - Dive Site in the Maldives

Discover the breathtaking Napoleon Reef, aptly named due to its abundant presence of magnificent Napolean wrasses. This captivating dive site offers a thrilling drift dive experience suitable for divers of all proficiency levels. Moreover, lucky divers have the opportunity to encounter awe-inspiring whale sharks and graceful mobula rays in this underwater paradise.

When exploring the depths of Napoleon Reef, you can expect to be surrounded by an array of captivating marine life. During the month of August, divers are privileged to witness the mesmerizing presence of napoleon wrasses, mobula rays, majestic green and hawksbill sea turtles, as well as the graceful manta rays. Additionally, the reef's peak spots are frequently visited by white-tip reef sharks, particularly during incoming currents. Delightful sea turtles can also be found seeking refuge near coral blocks and atop the reef. On rare occasions, divers may even have the extraordinary opportunity to spot a Mola mola, thresher shark, or marlin during their underwater adventure.

With an impressive visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, Napoleon Reef guarantees an unparalleled diving experience. This remarkable dive site accommodates divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and expert divers - ensuring an unforgettable exploration of the mesmerizing underwater wonders.

Located in the captivating country of Maldives, Napoleon Reef is conveniently situated near Kandoma Beru, Lainoofaru Magu, Kaafu, 08080, Maldives. Embark on an unforgettable dive adventure at this exceptional site and immerse yourself in the captivating world beneath the waves.

Diving Conditions Score for Napoleon Reef

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Napoleon Reef

Depth

20m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Napoleon Reef

Wave Height

0.86m

Wind Speed

22.7 m/s

Water Temp

29.6°C

Visibility

43.84km

Cloud Cover

83%

Wave Period

7.35s

Air Temperature

28.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Napoleon Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Napoleon Reef

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.521851851851852/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 21.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.1114035087719305/10.

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

Sunrise at Napoleon Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Napoleon Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Napoleon Reef 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
13:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.88m (7.2s), Wind: 21.8 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 18.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Napoleon Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Napoleon Reef

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 Napoleon Reef

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 Napoleon Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Napoleon Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.9m / 39.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Napoleon Reef

Napoleon Reef 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 16, 2026

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