Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Located on the south-western part of the island, this dive site offers a captivating experience for divers. Spanning a lengthy coral wall, the slope is entirely adorned with beautiful hard corals, creating a stunning underwater landscape. With a shallow depth of just 3 meters at the top, this site is perfect for beginners, providing an ideal opportunity for turtle spotting.
Turtles are the highlight of this dive site, with an abundance of green turtles and hawksbills. It's a haven for turtle enthusiasts! Additionally, eagle rays, mobula rays, and mantas are commonly spotted here, adding to the excitement of your adventure.
Enhance your underwater exploration with excellent visibility of up to 19 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this site caters to all levels of experience.
This captivating dive site is situated in the Maldives, a country renowned for its marine wonders. Close to Calm Beach STP on the Main Road in Alif Alif, the dive site is easily accessible.
Experience the thrill of diving amidst vibrant corals and encounter an array of fascinating marine life at this remarkable dive site in the Maldives.
Turtles are the highlight of this dive site, with an abundance of green turtles and hawksbills. It's a haven for turtle enthusiasts! Additionally, eagle rays, mobula rays, and mantas are commonly spotted here, adding to the excitement of your adventure.
Enhance your underwater exploration with excellent visibility of up to 19 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this site caters to all levels of experience.
This captivating dive site is situated in the Maldives, a country renowned for its marine wonders. Close to Calm Beach STP on the Main Road in Alif Alif, the dive site is easily accessible.
Experience the thrill of diving amidst vibrant corals and encounter an array of fascinating marine life at this remarkable dive site in the Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Depth
20m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
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Dive Score Chart for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than: 06:00
Sunset at Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey ThanAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
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 Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 22, 2026
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