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OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

Just a short five-minute boat ride to the east lies the neighboring local island Olhuvelifsuhi, where divers can explore the captivating dive site known as "the milky sand reef." This site stands out due to its shallow sandy areas, creating a stunning sandy landscape beneath the waters.

During the day, divers are likely to spot various species of stingrays, including feathertails, marble rays, jenkins rays, and others, as they rest on the sandy bottom. Moreover, during the relevant season, mantas also frequent this reef, adding to the excitement of the dive.

Beyond the milky sand area, divers will encounter an enchanting display of healthy coral blocks that extend in a captivating string of pearls at approximately 12 meters deep. This visually striking feature enhances the overall diving experience. In addition to the mesmerizing corals, Olhuveli Hulangu Faru offers abundant marine life, including hawksbill and green turtles, nurse sharks, batfish, barracuda, and lobsters. Divers can even catch a glimpse of the elusive longnose hawk fish if they are fortunate.

With a depth range of 2 to 30 meters, divers of all experience levels can enjoy the wonders of Olhuveli Hulangu Faru. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this dive site in the Maldives guarantees a memorable and fulfilling underwater adventure. The visibility is an impressive 18 meters, and the maximum depth reaches 22 meters, further enhancing the overall experience.

Enjoy this remarkable dive site conveniently located near Lhaviyani, Maldives, and seize the opportunity to explore the captivating underwater world waiting to be discovered.

Recommended Diver Level: Beginner, Advanced, Expert
Country: Maldives
Close Location: Lhaviyani, Maldives

Diving Conditions Score for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

Depth

22m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

Wave Height

1.28m

Wind Speed

26.8 m/s

Water Temp

28.9°C

Visibility

37.16km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

8.3s

Air Temperature

28.5°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU
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Dive Score Chart for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.998694736842105/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.2m, Wind 20.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.752753623188406/10.

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

Sunrise at OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU: 06:00
Sunset at OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at OLHUVELI HULANGU 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
6:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.2m (9.5s), Wind: 20.4 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 21.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at OLHUVELI HULANGU 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 OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

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

Best Months for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

January
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU

OLHUVELI HULANGU FARU shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°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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