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Sirru Faru Irumathi

Located on the house reef of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, Sirru Faru Irumathi is a fantastic dive site that is just a short 5-minute boat ride to the east. This makes it an ideal choice for both beginner divers and those who prefer shorter boat rides.

One of the main attractions of this dive site is the abundance of turtles, with the hawksbill turtle being a common sight. As you explore the reef, you'll also come across striking patches of stunning leather coral, a type of soft coral. Keep an eye on the small cracks and overhangs, as they are home to lobsters, moray eels, and lionfish. Additionally, don't forget to check the sandy bottom for sleeping stingrays.

With a visibility of 12m and a maximum depth of 12m, Sirru Faru Irumathi offers a fantastic underwater experience for divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located in the Maldives, specifically close to Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi in Shaviyani, this dive site guarantees encounters with fascinating marine life. Expect to encounter lionfish, stingrays, turtles, lobsters, anemone fish, moray eels, schooling snappers, and a variety of other tropical reef fish.

Diving Conditions Score for Sirru Faru Irumathi

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Sirru Faru Irumathi

Depth

12m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Sirru Faru Irumathi

Wave Height

0.9m

Wind Speed

20.7 m/s

Water Temp

28.8°C

Visibility

38.82km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

6.7s

Air Temperature

28.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sirru Faru Irumathi
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Dive Score Chart for Sirru Faru Irumathi

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.322167605633802/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 18.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.233526618705036/10.

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

Sunrise at Sirru Faru Irumathi: 06:00
Sunset at Sirru Faru Irumathi: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Sirru Faru Irumathi 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
6:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.84m (7.1s), Wind: 18.2 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 18 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Sirru Faru Irumathi
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sirru Faru Irumathi

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 Irumathi

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 Irumathi

January
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Sirru Faru Irumathi

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.3m / 40.4ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Sirru Faru Irumathi

Sirru Faru Irumathi 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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