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    Baarah Caves dive site
    cave
    21m
    Beginner
    Baa Atoll, Maldives
    Ha. Baarah Sarahahdhu

    Baarah Caves

    Best months: Jul–Nov

    Protected Area

    Ha. Baarah Sarahahdhu

    Why dive here

    Baarah Caves is a cave dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeJul–Nov
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Sea Turtles and Spinner Dolphins
    Water29-31°C · warmest March, April, May
    CharacterCave dive · max 21m
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Baarah Caves offers a straightforward cave dive in Baa Atoll, dropping to 21 meters. Inside, you'll find plenty of space to explore the overhangs and swim-throughs, with occasional nurse sharks resting on the sandy bottom. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for their first taste of cave diving in a calm environment.

    Typical Baarah Caves Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m21m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Dive shops near Baarah Caves

    Hanimaadhoo Dive & Watersports

    5km away
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    Diverland Hondaafushi

    9km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baarah Caves

    Baarah Caves Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Baarah Caves, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.8, 73.2) (7km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    85°F · Range: 28.5–30.5°C

    Current Speed

    14 cm/s

    Direction: E (90°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.155 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    35.33 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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