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Five rocks

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 23 colaboradores

Five Rocks is a year-round Maldives dive site with coral bleaching concerns and 12 documented species observations.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.4 kn
Olas
0.98 m
Agua
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (44%)
Now: W (266°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.63m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.55m)

+0.8 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.55m ▼ 10:00 · +0.38m ▲ 15:00 · +0.51m ▼ 22:00 · +0.12m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.25 · very high Aire PM2.54 · good 05:58 18:05
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 11.5 1 9 0mm
09-20 13.7 1.02 9 8mm
09-21 14.1 0.92 9 1mm
09-22 13 0.82 9 2mm
09-23 13.8 0.9 8 3mm
09-24 17 0.88 8 11mm
09-25 13.1 0.9 9 9mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.2°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Five Rocks sits outside marine protected areas in the Maldives, making it accessible to divers throughout the year. The site hosts 12 recorded species observations, indicating a reasonably diverse underwater ecosystem. Community videos document the dive experience, offering useful reference for planning your visit. Coral bleaching status warrants attention—conditions are being monitored. This isn't unusual in the Maldives, where many reefs face seasonal stress. Timing your dive during optimal local conditions remains important regardless of the calendar month. The site has generated enough interest to attract videographer attention, suggesting decent underwater scenery and marine activity. Depth, difficulty, and visibility data aren't formally recorded, so contact local Maldives dive operators familiar with Five Rocks for current conditions and skill-level guidance before booking.

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Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 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 First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8610km · ~1980kg · €36

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 10h este · 7 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Five Rocks?

Five Rocks is diveable year-round in the Maldives. However, coral bleaching status is under watch, so check local conditions and recent reports from Maldives operators before booking specific dates.

What's the depth and difficulty level?

Depth and difficulty ratings aren't formally documented for Five Rocks. Contact local Maldives dive shops for current site conditions, depth range, and suitability for your experience level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been recorded at Five Rocks. Community videos showcase the site's underwater life. Request species checklists from local operators to learn what you're likely to encounter.

Do I need permits or special access?

Five Rocks is outside marine protected areas, so standard Maldives dive operations apply. Book through established local operators who know current access rules and site conditions.

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Go Divers Maldives

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Teléfono: +960 799-4346
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Teléfono: +960 793-1474
Horario: Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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4.3 (131 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified
Teléfono: +960 777-6132
Horario: Friday: Open 24 hours

Dhigurah divers

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4.6 (32 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 35+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 988-1707
Horario: Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Scuba divine

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Centro de buceo

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See this spot in action

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Maldives Diving Five Rocks

Andy Travelz

5 Rocks Dive Site Maldives

Scuba Travel
💬 1 top comments
  • Looks awesome diving. Nice video!

    @BlueHorizonDiving · 👍 0

27.04.26 - Dives at Kudarah Thila & Five Rocks near Dhigurah, South Ari Atoll - Maldives.

Boutique Beach All Inclusive Diving Hotel Dhigurah
wind peaks May-Oct-Aug, calmest Nov-Apr-Mar, dry Jan-Jun.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Feb (100/100) Worst: Jul (0/100) Now: Sep (50/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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