Ariyadhoo Corner

Maldives

Ariyadhoo Corner

12–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.8 m
8.4 s
Swell
0.6 m
9.0 s
Current speed
3.0 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
29.9°C
Wind
12.0 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
12:00–13:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed3.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed2.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed2.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Next 72 hours
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
01:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
01:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
Catalog depth12–20 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.7°

Jan28.0°
Feb28.3°
Mar29.0°
Apr29.7°
May29.5°
Jun29.1°
Jul29.0°
Aug29.0°
Sep28.8°
Oct28.7°
Nov28.7°
Dec28.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Blacksaddled coralgrouper
Plectropomus laevis
DeepLog1
Blacktip reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
DeepLog1
Whale shark
Rhincodon typus
DeepLog1
Tridacna maxima
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthurus lineatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Pomacanthus imperator
Nearby OBIS observations5
Cephalopholis argus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Cephalopholis miniata
Nearby OBIS observations4
Halichoeres hortulanus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Naso elegans
Nearby OBIS observations4
Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Sargocentron spiniferum
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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