Sola Corner
This dive site in the Maldives offers one of the best manta spotting opportunities from November/December to the beginning of May. It caters to divers of all levels, including beginners, with a chance to encounter various pelagic species. Despite stronger currents, diving here is still considered easy and enjoyable.
Divers can expect sightings of mantas, eagle rays, marble/mangroves, normal stingrays, white tip and gray reef sharks, Napoleons, tunas, and occasionally even a Silvertip or whale shark in the open blue waters. The visibility is approximately 20 meters with a maximum depth of 18 meters, providing excellent conditions for divers of all levels. Located in Raa, Maldives, this dive site is conveniently close to many dive enthusiasts.
Discover the marine wonders of this magnificent dive site in the Maldives.
Divers can expect sightings of mantas, eagle rays, marble/mangroves, normal stingrays, white tip and gray reef sharks, Napoleons, tunas, and occasionally even a Silvertip or whale shark in the open blue waters. The visibility is approximately 20 meters with a maximum depth of 18 meters, providing excellent conditions for divers of all levels. Located in Raa, Maldives, this dive site is conveniently close to many dive enthusiasts.
Discover the marine wonders of this magnificent dive site in the Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Sola Corner
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 Sola Corner
Depth
18m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Sola Corner
Wave Height
1.74m
Wind Speed
27.2 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
40.5km
Cloud Cover
89%
Wave Period
7.55s
Air Temperature
29°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sola Corner
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Dive Score Chart for Sola Corner
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 6.3360666666666665/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.78m, Wind 28.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.793233333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sola Corner: 06:00
Sunset at Sola Corner: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sola Corner 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
10:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.78m (7.45s), Wind: 28.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.68m, Wind: 25.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sola CornerAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sola Corner
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 Sola Corner
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 Sola Corner
March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Sola Corner
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 Sola Corner
Sola Corner 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 - Jul 6, 2026
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