Maldives

Maafushi

Maafushi - photo 1

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Maafushi is a local island town in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, serving as a gateway for visitors to the central atoll chain. It’s known as a practical hub for guesthouses, dive centers, and water sports, with easy access to nearby sandbars and calm lagoon waters. There are no native dive sites on the island itself, but it provides quick access by dhoni to surrounding reefs and channels in the Laccadive Sea. Most diving activity in the area involves boat trips to nearby atolls and house reefs hosted by local operators, suitable for both beginners and experienced divers exploring the central Maldives.

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 Maafushi

Nearby Dive Sites (60)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Maafushi

The best time to dive in Maafushi

The best months to dive in Maafushi 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 29 °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 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 28 °C 4/10

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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