Makunudu Faru

Maldives

Makunudu Faru

17–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.6 m
6.0 s
Swell
0.4 m
6.7 s
Current speed
1.8 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
18.3 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
08:30–08:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
Catalog depth17–25 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

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 Waterbeginner 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
Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
DeepLog4
Spotted parrotfish
Cetoscarus ocellatus
DeepLog3
Desjardin's sailfin tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
DeepLog2
Ember parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
DeepLog2
Oriental sweetlips
Plectorhinchus vittatus
DeepLog2
Scribbled unicornfish
Naso vlamingii
DeepLog2
Steephead parrotfish
Chlorurus strongylocephalus
DeepLog2
Swallowtail puller
Chromis ternatensis
DeepLog2
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
DeepLog2
Bennett's coralfish
Chaetodon bennetti
DeepLog1
Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
DeepLog1
Convict surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
DeepLog1
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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