Maldives
Olhuvelifushi
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Olhuvelifushi in the Maldives sits on a resort-atoll in the Indian Ocean and acts as a gateway to accessible dive sites around Malé atoll and the Laccadive Sea. With a couple of local dive centers on the atoll, most divers start days from the resort for guided boat dives to healthy reefs, walls, and pelagic-leaning sites nearby. The Maldives overall offers clear water, shallow lagoons for beginners, and drift and channel dives for experienced divers, though site conditions can vary with currents and weather. Local marine life typically includes reef fish, turtles, reef sharks, and rays, with visibility often good and water temperatures warm year-round.
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Dive sites and dive centers around Olhuvelifushi
Nearby Dive Sites (28)
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Nearby Dive Centers (2)
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The best time to dive in Olhuvelifushi
The best months to dive in Olhuvelifushi are from March. Temperatures are confortable (28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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