Sirru Faru Dhekunu
Sirru Faru Dhekunu, located just south of the island in Shaviyani, Maldives, offers an incredible dive experience. This dive site is conveniently situated outside the boat channel and features an easy drift dive along a gentle slope, which is typically unaffected by strong currents.
One of the main attractions of Sirru Faru Dhekunu is its breathtaking hard coral garden on the top reef. As you explore the underwater landscape, keep an eye out for the antennas of lobsters and curious moray eels peeking out from the small overhangs and cracks in the reef formation. Don't forget to check the bottom for sleeping stingrays and stay alert for the possibility of encountering rays and sharks in the blue.
With a visibility of up to 10 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers, will find enjoyment here. The abundant marine life includes anemone fish and a variety of beautiful reef fish.
Experience the stunning beauty of Sirru Faru Dhekunu and explore the wonders of the underwater world in this dive site located in the Maldives.
One of the main attractions of Sirru Faru Dhekunu is its breathtaking hard coral garden on the top reef. As you explore the underwater landscape, keep an eye out for the antennas of lobsters and curious moray eels peeking out from the small overhangs and cracks in the reef formation. Don't forget to check the bottom for sleeping stingrays and stay alert for the possibility of encountering rays and sharks in the blue.
With a visibility of up to 10 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers, will find enjoyment here. The abundant marine life includes anemone fish and a variety of beautiful reef fish.
Experience the stunning beauty of Sirru Faru Dhekunu and explore the wonders of the underwater world in this dive site located in the Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Sirru Faru Dhekunu
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sirru Faru Dhekunu
Depth
16m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Sirru Faru Dhekunu
Wave Height
1.1m
Wind Speed
18.4 m/s
Water Temp
28.9°C
Visibility
33.96km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.75s
Air Temperature
28.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sirru Faru Dhekunu
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Dive Score Chart for Sirru Faru Dhekunu
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.567088122605364/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 18.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.954761904761905/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sirru Faru Dhekunu: 06:00
Sunset at Sirru Faru Dhekunu: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sirru Faru Dhekunu 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
9:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.1m (8.7s), Wind: 18.6 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 11.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sirru Faru DhekunuAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sirru Faru Dhekunu
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 Sirru Faru Dhekunu
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Sirru Faru Dhekunu
January
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Sirru Faru Dhekunu
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
12.3m / 40.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sirru Faru Dhekunu
Sirru Faru Dhekunu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°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 0.0mm 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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