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The Big Cave

The Big Cave, located along Faru in the inner Atoll, is a captivating dive spot that forms a part of the Maldivian Marine Park. This underwater wonder takes divers on an extraordinary journey through an expansive cavern, measuring approximately 10 meters in height and 15-30 meters in depth. Within its depths, you'll discover a mesmerizing tapestry of soft corals, gorgonians, and a variety of anemones.

As you approach the entrance of the cave, you'll be greeted by the sight of stingrays gracefully gliding by, along with white tip reef sharks peacefully resting atop the white sandy bed. The surrounding reef teems with shoals of vibrant fish, creating a truly mesmerizing spectacle.

When the sun shines its brightest, the visibility in this dive site is simply astonishing, providing ideal conditions and fulfilling the dreams of many underwater photographers.

The Big Cave offers a maximum depth of 29 meters, with a visibility of approximately 15 meters. Dive enthusiasts of all levels, whether beginners, advanced, or experts, can explore this captivating dive site. Situated in the pristine waters of the Maldives, the Big Cave is conveniently located near Muli, Meemu, Maldives (postcode 11050).

Diving Conditions Score for The Big Cave

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for The Big Cave

Depth

29m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for The Big Cave

Wave Height

0.84m

Wind Speed

22.3 m/s

Water Temp

29.5°C

Visibility

35.28km

Cloud Cover

62%

Wave Period

6.75s

Air Temperature

28.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Big Cave
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Dive Score Chart for The Big Cave

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.7230317829457364/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 23.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.2045/10.

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

Sunrise at The Big Cave: 06:00
Sunset at The Big Cave: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at The Big Cave 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
10:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.78m (6.45s), Wind: 23.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
9:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.45s), Wind: 23.6 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 18.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for The Big Cave
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Big Cave

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 The Big Cave

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 The Big Cave

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

Ideal Conditions for The Big Cave

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for The Big Cave

The Big Cave shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.3°C) and December the coldest (22.9°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). February 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 14, 2026

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