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Turtle Bay

Located in the beautiful Maldives, Turtle Bay is a dive site that offers a memorable underwater experience. Perfect for divers of all levels - from beginners to experts - this reef is conveniently situated at the beginning of the inside atoll, making navigation a breeze. With a depth ranging from 5 to 40 meters, Turtle Bay showcases an abundance of overhangs to explore.

True to its name, you can expect to encounter an array of fascinating sea creatures during your dive. Turtles, lionfish, glassfish, and whitetip reef sharks are just a few of the enchanting marine species that call this dive site home.

For optimal diving conditions, enjoy a visibility of 14 meters and dive to a maximum depth of 17 meters. Turtle Bay is a must-visit location for those seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Close to the stunning Muli in the Meemu region of the Maldives, Turtle Bay serves as the perfect diving destination. So gear up and get ready to explore the wonders of this captivating dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Bay

6.8
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Turtle Bay

Depth

17m

Visibility

14m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Turtle Bay

Wave Height

1.04m

Wind Speed

12.6 m/s

Water Temp

29.7°C

Visibility

16.92km

Cloud Cover

49%

Wave Period

8.9s

Air Temperature

28.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Turtle Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Turtle Bay

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.4280952380952385/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 13.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.9766737827715355/10.

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

Sunrise at Turtle Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Turtle Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Bay 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
17:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.04m (9.1s), Wind: 13.2 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 11.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Turtle Bay
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle Bay

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 Turtle Bay

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Turtle Bay

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

Ideal Conditions for Turtle Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°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 Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.4°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 0.1mm 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 - Jul 7, 2026

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