Rannalhi Caves
The marine life at this dive site is truly impressive, with frequent sightings of majestic Napoleon wrasses, Jackfish, and schools of colorful fish. Divers can also expect encounters with Cowries, Moray eels, Sweetlips, Nudibranches, White tip sharks, and even the elusive Halimeda ghost pipefish.
With a visibility of 17 meters, divers will be able to marvel at the incredible underwater scenery with clarity. The maximum depth of the dive site is 20 meters, making it accessible to divers of various skill levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts.
Located near Kaafu in Maldives, this dive site offers a memorable diving experience that will captivate both newcomers and seasoned divers. Explore the fascinating underwater world of the Maldives and create unforgettable memories at this exceptional dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Rannalhi Caves
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Rannalhi Caves
Depth
20m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Rannalhi Caves
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
17.8 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
30.64km
Cloud Cover
72%
Wave Period
6.8s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Rannalhi Caves
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.135401646090536/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 13.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.681671974522293/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Rannalhi Caves 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.
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.7m (8.1s), Wind: 13.8 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 15.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Rannalhi CavesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rannalhi Caves
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 Rannalhi Caves
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Rannalhi Caves
Ideal Conditions for Rannalhi Caves
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Rannalhi Caves
Rannalhi Caves 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 1.8m 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). February 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 20, 2026