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Rasfari Corner

Located at the mouth of the channel, Rasfari Corner offers a captivating drift dive experience. With depths ranging from 9 to 30 meters, divers can explore the vibrant reef, intriguing rocks, coral blocks, and even venture to the two deeper reefs nearby. This mesmerizing dive site is renowned for its frequent sightings of magnificent creatures such as grey reef sharks, barracudas, eagle rays, and schools of jack fish. Dolphins also grace this underwater haven, making it truly breathtaking.

Situated in the same channel as Mas Thila and Kandu Thila, Rasfari Corner provides the perfect opportunity for an unforgettable two-tank dive trip. Every morning, divers can embark on this adventure, which takes approximately 40 to 50 minutes to reach the awe-inspiring sites. Turtles and napoleons call this site home, while eagle rays gracefully pass by in the azure blue. It is not uncommon to encounter white or black tip reef sharks as well. Overall, Rasfari Corner is an extraordinary dive site that shouldn't be missed, especially for shark enthusiasts.

Experience divers are recommended to explore Rasfari Corner due to varying currents, especially on strong days. While divers of all levels are welcome, those with advanced certifications and experience in turbulent waters can fully appreciate the site's wonders. With a maximum depth of 24 meters and impressive visibility spanning 23 meters, Rasfari Corner offers an exceptional underwater experience.

Located in Kaafu, Maldives, this captivating dive site is a must-visit for divers seeking an unforgettable encounter with marine marvels.

Diving Conditions Score for Rasfari Corner

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Rasfari Corner

Depth

24m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Rasfari Corner

Wave Height

0.98m

Wind Speed

8.7 m/s

Water Temp

29.2°C

Visibility

37.68km

Cloud Cover

89%

Wave Period

8.25s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rasfari Corner
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Dive Score Chart for Rasfari Corner

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.968370459081836/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 14.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.602148995983936/10.

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

Sunrise at Rasfari Corner: 06:00
Sunset at Rasfari Corner: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Rasfari Corner 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
12:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.9m (8.35s), Wind: 14.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
11:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.9m (8.35s), Wind: 14.1 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 7.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Rasfari Corner
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rasfari Corner

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 Rasfari Corner

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 Rasfari Corner

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

Ideal Conditions for Rasfari Corner

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.5m / 37.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Rasfari Corner

Rasfari Corner 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). 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 23, 2026

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