Moofushi Channel

Maldives

Moofushi Channel

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
97Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.0 m
9.6 s
Swell
0.8 m
8.8 s
Current speed
1.7 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
30.3°C
Wind
15.1 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
09:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
21:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
Catalog depth10–30 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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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: strong
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

driftsalt 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
Whitetip reef shark
Triaenodon obesus
DeepLog7
Orange-lined triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
DeepLog6
Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
DeepLog6
Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigricauda
DeepLog6
Bridled parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
DeepLog5
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog5
White-banded triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
DeepLog5
Black-footed clown fish
Amphiprion nigripes
DeepLog4
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog4
Indo-Pacific sergeant
Abudefduf vaigiensis
DeepLog4
Ocellated eagle ray
Aetobatus ocellatus
DeepLog4
Oriental sweetlips
Plectorhinchus vittatus
DeepLog4
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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