Old Virgin
This dive site in the Maldives offers an ideal diving experience for all types of divers. It features an easy and protected wall with a beautiful reef that descends from 5 to 25 meters. Divers can explore the small overhangs and keep an eye out for exciting encounters with mantas passing through the blue waters between May and August. This spot is perfect for night dives and offers a great chance to be surprised by the marine life that thrives here.
Divers will have the opportunity to spot various species, including turtles, nurse sharks, scorpion fish, bat fish, flatworms, nudibranchs, and different types of shrimps. However, it's important to always remain vigilant and keep one eye on the blue waters for potential encounters with larger marine creatures.
Located near Thulusdhoo, Kaafu, 08040, Maldives, this dive site provides a maximum depth of 18 meters and a visibility of 14 meters. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this site offers a rewarding and memorable underwater experience.
Divers will have the opportunity to spot various species, including turtles, nurse sharks, scorpion fish, bat fish, flatworms, nudibranchs, and different types of shrimps. However, it's important to always remain vigilant and keep one eye on the blue waters for potential encounters with larger marine creatures.
Located near Thulusdhoo, Kaafu, 08040, Maldives, this dive site provides a maximum depth of 18 meters and a visibility of 14 meters. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this site offers a rewarding and memorable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Old Virgin
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Old Virgin
Depth
18m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Old Virgin
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
25.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
42.74km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
7.6s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Old Virgin
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Dive Score Chart for Old Virgin
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.412189342403629/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 26.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.9883853658536585/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Old Virgin: 06:00
Sunset at Old Virgin: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Old Virgin 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: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.04m (7.35s), Wind: 26.8 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 21.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Old VirginAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Old Virgin
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 Old Virgin
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 Old Virgin
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Old Virgin
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.2m / 36.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Old Virgin
Old Virgin shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.8m 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). January 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 - Jul 5, 2026
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