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Maafushi — Lagoon Kite Spot

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 species 25 contributors

Local-island kitesurfing on a flat lagoon — emerging Maldives kite destination.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers chasing reliable wind.

updated 6 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
Water temp
27–30°C
Always windy

At a glance

Activity
kite
Difficulty
intermediate
Water temp
27–30 °C
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
5.2 kn
Wave
0.64 m
Water
30.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (23%)
Now: SE (131°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.95m

Today: High 20:00 (+0.51m), Low 14:00 (+0.35m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.0 m
▼ 14:00 · +0.35m ▲ 20:00 · +0.51m ▼ 01:00 · +0.42m ▲ 08:00 · +0.67m Now +0.4m
Tue 3Wed 4Thu 5Fri 6Sat 7Sun 8Mon 9
UV6.85 · high Air PM2.512 · good 05:50 17:48
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
11-03 8.3 0.66 7 1mm
11-04 7.8 0.66 8 0mm
11-05 9.8 0.66 9 0mm
11-06 6.2 0.56 9 6mm
11-07 7.8 0.52 9 11mm
11-08 10.3 0.64 9 13mm
11-09 11.2 0.64 9 22mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Nov (27–30°C)

About this spot

This site has no dive-relevant data on record — no depth, visibility, marine life, or current information is available. Maafushi Lagoon Kite Spot is listed as a kitesurfing location rather than a dive site, which explains the absence of underwater details. A diver planning a trip here would need to source conditions from local operators on Maafushi island directly.

📖 Guide: Diving in the Maldives: 156 Sites, Mantas & What to Know

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • 🪁 IKO/VDWS card if booking lessons
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type D/G/J/K/L · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌘 Moon Waning crescent · 39%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • GPS
› Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 8557km · ~1968kg · €35

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 11h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 10h east · 7 days recovery

FAQ

›Vs. resort islands?

Cheaper accommodation, no resort fees, more local culture. Less infrastructure.

›Alcohol?

Local islands are dry. Tourist boats supply for sunset cruises.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Maafushi Scuba

0.3 km
4.9 (168 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Verified Booked 43+ times this month
Hours: Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Maldives Passion

0.1 km
Dive centre

Maafushi Dive Center

0.1 km
4.7 (334 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Verified Booked 46+ times this month
Hours: Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Eco Dive Club

0.1 km
4.9 (171 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Verified Booked 44+ times this month
Hours: Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sinai dive club Maldives

0.1 km
4.9 (319 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 47+ times this month
Hours: Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sirina

0.3 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

154 records · 43 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Nebrius ferrugineus

Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 May 2026
×9records

Globicephala macrorhynchus

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
28 Apr 2026
×1records

Nerita plicata

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Last seen:
26 Apr 2026
×2records

Pastinachus ater

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 Apr 2026
×3records

Aetobatus ocellatus

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
23 Apr 2026
×3records

Urogymnus granulatus

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
17 Apr 2026
×2records

Taeniurops meyeni

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Apr 2026
×4records

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
6 Apr 2026
×6records

Panulirus versicolor

Malacostraca · Palinuridae
GBIF
Last seen:
6 Apr 2026
×2records

Pateobatis fai

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Apr 2026
×5records

Coriocella hibyae

Gastropoda · Velutinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Apr 2026
×1records

Stephanometra indica

Crinoidea · Mariametridae
GBIF
Last seen:
31 Mar 2026
×2records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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wind peaks May-Oct-Aug, calmest Nov-Apr-Mar, dry Jan-Jun, water 27-30°C.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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