The Maldives Northern Atolls Diving Season
Protected Area
Lh. Vavvaraai, Dhan'difalhu Finolhaai,Kan'duolhi Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
The Maldives Northern Atolls Diving Season is a dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Diving in the Northern Atolls, particularly around Baa, during the Northeast Monsoon from December to April often delivers calm seas and reliable visibility. We've found September to November can also throw up some stellar conditions, sometimes with fewer boats around too. Expect schooling reef fish, inquisitive reef sharks cruising the channels, and manta rays at cleaning stations if you’re lucky with the season. It’s a good pick for divers looking for consistent conditions and classic Maldivian encounters without the peak season crowds of the central atolls. Just remember, liveaboard schedules typically run from July through May, so plan accordingly.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Maldives Northern Atolls Diving Season
The Maldives Northern Atolls Diving Season Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Maldives Northern Atolls Diving Season, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.8, 73.2) (7km away)
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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