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Turtle Caves

Welcome to the Turtle Caves, located in the North of Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives, close to the resort island of Kuredu. These remarkable overhangs, ranging between 10 and 19 meters, offer a unique diving experience rather than traditional caves.

The Turtle Caves dive site is an absolute haven for all turtle enthusiasts out there! You will have the pleasure of encountering the friendliest green sea turtles you could ever imagine. Their gentle nature and willingness to interact make this spot a must-visit for scuba divers and freedivers seeking incredible encounters.

Capture the perfect turtle selfie as these amiable creatures happily coexist with divers, allowing for mesmerizing photo opportunities. However, it is essential to exhibit respect for these turtles and maintain a safe distance. Avoid touching or chasing after them to preserve their natural habitat and protect their well-being.

Featuring a maximum depth of 24 meters and exceptional visibility reaching up to 19 meters, the Turtle Caves promise an unforgettable underwater exploration. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site caters to all experience levels, ensuring a memorable dive for everyone.

For an exceptional diving experience with our friendly green sea turtles, make sure to add the Turtle Caves dive site to your itinerary. Book your adventure now and explore the wonders of this marine paradise located in room 501, Lhaviyani, Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Caves

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Turtle Caves

Depth

24m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Turtle Caves

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

14.1 m/s

Water Temp

29°C

Visibility

7.5km

Cloud Cover

95%

Wave Period

6.1s

Air Temperature

27.7°C

Precipitation

5.3 mm

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

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.189766666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 18.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.688413043478262/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Caves 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.58m (5.8s), Wind: 18.3 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 14.5 m/s

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

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 Caves

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 Caves

March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Turtle Caves

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.2m / 40.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Turtle Caves

Turtle Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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