Maayafushi Bay
Protected Area
Aa.Maayaa Thila
Why dive here
With 133+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Maayafushi Bay offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Maayafushi Bay is a straightforward dive in North Ari Atoll, good for checking out the common reef residents. We often find turtles here munching on the corals, and usually a few reef sharks cruise past in the blue. It’s a solid option for a relaxed morning dive or for newer divers looking to build confidence without strong currents.
Typical Maayafushi Bay Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Azure Dive and Water Sports Centre
Murakabay Maldives
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Kuramathi Dive Club
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maayafushi Bay
Maayafushi Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maayafushi Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.26, 72.96) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.2–30.6°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.46 m/s
14.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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