Olhuveli House Reef
The dive school situated at the end of the primary jetty offers convenient access to the house reef for diving and snorkeling. It is considered one of the top house reef resorts in the Maldives. You can witness mesmerizing night feeding sessions by manta rays almost every evening.
Spot an array of fascinating marine life including Manta Rays, schools of eagle rays, green turtles, hawksbill turtles, giant travelly, tuna, jackfish, and even frogfish.
The most captivating section of this house reef lies between 5 and 16 meters, featuring vibrant staghorn and table corals. Their presence signifies the reef's excellent health and attracts lively damselfish. Additionally, on the north side, there is a turtle cleaning station.
Location Details:
- Visibility: 12m
- Maximum Depth: 15m
- Recommended Diver Level: Beginner
- Country: Maldives
- Close Location: Sun Diving School, Guraidhoo-Lhosfushi Bridge, Kaafu, 08080, Maldives
Spot an array of fascinating marine life including Manta Rays, schools of eagle rays, green turtles, hawksbill turtles, giant travelly, tuna, jackfish, and even frogfish.
The most captivating section of this house reef lies between 5 and 16 meters, featuring vibrant staghorn and table corals. Their presence signifies the reef's excellent health and attracts lively damselfish. Additionally, on the north side, there is a turtle cleaning station.
Location Details:
- Visibility: 12m
- Maximum Depth: 15m
- Recommended Diver Level: Beginner
- Country: Maldives
- Close Location: Sun Diving School, Guraidhoo-Lhosfushi Bridge, Kaafu, 08080, Maldives
Diving Conditions Score for Olhuveli House Reef
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Olhuveli House Reef
Depth
15m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Olhuveli House Reef
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
12.1 m/s
Water Temp
29.5°C
Visibility
11.18km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Olhuveli House Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Olhuveli House Reef
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.985133333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 11.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.167355555555555/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Olhuveli House Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Olhuveli House Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Olhuveli House 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.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.72m (8s), Wind: 11.2 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 17.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Olhuveli House ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Olhuveli House 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 Olhuveli House 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 Olhuveli House Reef
March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Olhuveli House Reef
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
12.3m / 40.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Olhuveli House Reef
Olhuveli House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.2°C) and December the coldest (22.8°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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