Sharks Tongue
Sharks Tongue is a challenging dive site located east of Mulah Island in the Maldives. This site is specifically for advanced or expert divers due to the strong currents present. The main attraction of Sharks Tongue is the reef slope, which extends to depths of 15 - 25 meters and serves as a popular resting spot for sharks. Divers frequently encounter grey reef sharks and silvertip sharks, especially when there are incoming currents.
Aside from shark sightings, divers exploring Sharks Tongue will also be treated to a diverse range of marine life. Turtles, dense schools of surgeonfish, oriental sweetlips, fusiliers, copper snappers, and black and whitetip reef sharks can be spotted gracefully navigating through the coral blocks.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 35 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, Sharks Tongue provides an exceptional underwater experience. This dive site is perfect for advanced and expert divers who are eager to observe sharks and vibrant marine life. Muli, Meemu, which is located in the stunning Maldives, is a close vicinity to Sharks Tongue.
Aside from shark sightings, divers exploring Sharks Tongue will also be treated to a diverse range of marine life. Turtles, dense schools of surgeonfish, oriental sweetlips, fusiliers, copper snappers, and black and whitetip reef sharks can be spotted gracefully navigating through the coral blocks.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 35 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, Sharks Tongue provides an exceptional underwater experience. This dive site is perfect for advanced and expert divers who are eager to observe sharks and vibrant marine life. Muli, Meemu, which is located in the stunning Maldives, is a close vicinity to Sharks Tongue.
Diving Conditions Score for Sharks Tongue
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sharks Tongue
Depth
30m
Visibility
35m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Sharks Tongue
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
12.3 m/s
Water Temp
30°C
Visibility
40.84km
Cloud Cover
38%
Wave Period
8.45s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sharks Tongue
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Dive Score Chart for Sharks Tongue
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.006158730158731/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 9.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.783485714285714/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sharks Tongue: 06:00
Sunset at Sharks Tongue: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sharks Tongue 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
7:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.76m (8.4s), Wind: 9.3 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 6.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sharks TongueAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sharks Tongue
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 Sharks Tongue
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 Sharks Tongue
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Sharks Tongue
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
12.1m / 39.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sharks Tongue
Sharks Tongue shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.4°C) and December the coldest (23.0°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). January is usually the driest month with 0.1mm 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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