Back Faru

Maldives

Back Faru

20–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
43Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
8.9 s
Swell
0.4 m
10.5 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
30.6°C
Wind
13.0 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:15–16:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
Catalog depth20–30 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Nov-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.7°

Jan28.1°
Feb28.4°
Mar29.1°
Apr29.7°
May29.5°
Jun29.1°
Jul29.0°
Aug28.9°
Sep28.7°
Oct28.6°
Nov28.6°
Dec28.3°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 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

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Ocellated eagle ray
Aetobatus ocellatus
DeepLog3
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog2
Mangrove whipray
Urogymnus granulatus
DeepLog2
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog2
Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog2
Orange-lined triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
DeepLog2
Pemphis acidula
DeepLog2
Pyramid butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys zoster
DeepLog2
Ringtailed surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
DeepLog2
Small giant clam
Tridacna maxima
DeepLog2
Spot-fin porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
DeepLog2
Titan triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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