Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
Discover an enchanting shallow dive brimming with vibrant hard corals and a gentle slope that leads to a pristine sandy bottom. Located on the northeast corner of the sand bank reef in Raa, Maldives, this dive site offers a mesmerizing experience. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear waters with a visibility of 16m, while exploring a maximum depth of 14m. Suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers, this dive spot is a true underwater paradise. Encounter a diverse range of marine life, including blue stripe snappers, guitarfish, sting rays, red snappers, midnight snappers, eagle rays, and a captivating colony of garden eels.
Diving Conditions Score for Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
Depth
14m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
18.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
35.18km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
9.15s
Air Temperature
28.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
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Dive Score Chart for Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.86425664845173/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 18.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.511052631578947/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort): 06:00
Sunset at Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort) 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: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.3m (9.15s), Wind: 18.4 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.3m (9.6s), Wind: 11.4 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 8.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
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 Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
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 Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
12.3m / 40.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort)
Sand Bank Reef (You & Me Resort) 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 1.6m 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 23, 2026
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