Machchafushi Wreck

Maldives

Machchafushi Wreck

20–32 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
7.5 s
Swell
0.6 m
7.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
30.1°C
Wind
19.9 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.6 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
17:00–18:00
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Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
05:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
23:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
Catalog depth20–32 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-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: 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

wrecksalt 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
Saddled butterflyfish
Chaetodon falcula
DeepLog5
Black-blotched porcupinefish
Diodon liturosus
DeepLog4
Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
DeepLog4
Longfin batfish
Platax teira
DeepLog4
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog4
Ocellated eagle ray
Aetobatus ocellatus
DeepLog4
Steephead parrotfish
Chlorurus strongylocephalus
DeepLog4
Yellow boxfish
Ostracion cubicum
DeepLog4
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog3
Coral hind
Cephalopholis miniata
DeepLog3
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma hardwicke
DeepLog3
Orange-lined triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
DeepLog3
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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