Scuba Diving in Maldives

Explore 760 dive sites and 217 dive centres in Maldives. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Maldives Diving at a Glance

8 dive regions, 760 dive sites, 217 dive centres, 207 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Maldives

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Maldives

The best months to dive in Maldives are April, November, December, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 28.6°C, current 36.6 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 28.8°C, current 35.4 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 29.3°C, current 23.4 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 30.1°C, current 6 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 29.7°C, current 18.4 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 29.4°C, current 15.9 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 29.4°C, current 11.2 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 29.4°C, current 12.8 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 29.3°C, current 14.9 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 29.1°C, current 12.4 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 29.1°C, current 7.9 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 29°C, current 15.7 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Maldives

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 18 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions