Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang
Located just a short 5-minute boat ride southwest of Shaviyani, Maldives, Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang is a captivating dive site perfect for advanced and expert divers. This site offers a unique experience with its main attractions lying deep within - stunning overhangs at depths of 25 to 30 meters adorned with exquisite gorgonians. Keep an eye out for the serene nurse sharks and graceful stingrays that often rest in these overhangs. As you explore the reef, which ranges from 5 to 20 meters in depth, you'll come across a variety of coral blocks.
This easy drift dive typically has minimal current, offering a leisurely underwater journey. However, in the presence of a strong current, this dive can become more thrilling. Prepare to encounter an abundance of marine life, such as nurse sharks, stingrays, snappers, Napoleon wrasse, batfish, tuna, jackfish, and numerous other enchanting reef dwellers. With remarkable visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang guarantees an unforgettable dive experience in the crystal-clear waters of Maldives.
This easy drift dive typically has minimal current, offering a leisurely underwater journey. However, in the presence of a strong current, this dive can become more thrilling. Prepare to encounter an abundance of marine life, such as nurse sharks, stingrays, snappers, Napoleon wrasse, batfish, tuna, jackfish, and numerous other enchanting reef dwellers. With remarkable visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang guarantees an unforgettable dive experience in the crystal-clear waters of Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang
Depth
22m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang
Wave Height
1.2m
Wind Speed
24.5 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
33.96km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
9.05s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang
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Dive Score Chart for Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.8668523809523805/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 11.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.477431800766284/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang: 06:00
Sunset at Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang 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
6:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1.04m (8.75s), Wind: 11.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 8.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sirru Faru Dhekunu KangAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang
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 Kang
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 Kang
January
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang
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 Kang
Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang 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 19, 2026
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