21m
    Beginner
    Baa Atoll, Maldives
    R.Villingili Thila

    Rainbow Caves

    Best months: Jul–Nov

    Protected Area

    R.Villingili Thila

    Why dive here

    Rainbow 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

    Rainbow Caves is a straightforward dive in Baa Atoll, good for newer divers. The site features a series of small overhangs and caverns, mostly shallow, never dropping below 21m. Inside, we often spot reef sharks resting, and the light filtering through creates some nice visual effects on the coral and rocks. It’s a pleasant, easy dive, offering a taste of cave diving without the complexity.

    Typical Rainbow 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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rainbow Caves

    Rainbow Caves Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rainbow 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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