Maldives

Olhuvelifushi

Olhuvelifushi - photo 1

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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.

Essential information for traveling in Maldives

About Maldives

Sea
Laccadive Sea, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Indian/Maldives
Languages
DV
Demonym
Maldivan
Phone prefix
+960

Practicalities

Currency
MVR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type G
Airports
MLE GAN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Olhuvelifushi

Nearby Dive Sites (28)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Olhuvelifushi

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.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 28 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
29 °C 30 °C 6/10
05 - May
29 °C 30 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
29 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 28 °C 5/10

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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