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    Grouper Cave dive site
    cave
    17m
    Beginner
    South Ari Atoll, Maldives
    Lhazikuraadi/Hakura Thila

    Grouper Cave

    Best months: Nov–Feb

    Protected Area

    Lhazikuraadi/Hakura Thila

    Why dive here

    With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Grouper Cave offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeNov–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Sea Turtles and Whale Sharks · 148+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterCave dive · max 17m
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Grouper Cave sits pretty in South Ari Atoll, a gentle dive down to about 17 metres. It’s a good spot for newer divers, or when you just want a relaxed potter around. We often find a few inquisitive groupers hanging out, hence the name, and the occasional whitetip reef shark might cruise by the entrance. It’s not a thrill-a-minute dive, but it’s a consistently pleasant way to spend an hour underwater, particularly nice for a morning dip when the light filters in.

    Typical Grouper Cave Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m17m max~50 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

    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.

    Today05:5117:5512h 4m daylightGolden hour 17:28

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Grouper Cave

    Grouper Cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Grouper Cave, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.49, 72.9) (16km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.3–30.9°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    7.42 m/s

    14.4 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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