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Fulhidoo Caves

3.4 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 especies 31 colaboradores

Fulhidoo Caves offers year-round diving in Vaavu Atoll with cave formations and 12 documented species sightings.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
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Todo el año
Vida marina
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
10.2 kn
Olas
0.56 m
Agua
29.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (45%)
Now: W (269°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.7m

Hoy: Alta 05:00 (+0.55m), Baja 10:00 (+0.35m)

+0.8 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.55m ▼ 10:00 · +0.35m ▲ 15:00 · +0.48m ▼ 22:00 · +0.13m Ahora +0.3m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.25 · very high Aire PM2.53 · good 05:56 18:03
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12 0.66 9 0mm
09-20 14.1 0.74 9 7mm
09-21 14.2 0.8 9 4mm
09-22 13.4 0.76 9 2mm
09-23 13.7 0.78 8 2mm
09-24 17 0.98 7 12mm
09-25 14.7 0.88 9 9mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.1°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Fulhidoo Caves lies in Vaavu Atoll, one of the Maldives' less-trafficked atolls. The site centers on underwater cave systems that attract divers seeking shelter structures and unique topography. Year-round conditions mean you can plan a dive trip without strict seasonal windows, though water conditions vary across months. Marine life at Fulhidoo Caves includes reef fish typical of Maldivian waters. Twelve species observations have been documented by the diving community, giving you a solid baseline for what to expect underwater. The site sits outside a marine protected area, so standard Maldives diving regulations apply. Coral health in this region warrants attention; bleaching status is marked for watch. This reflects broader Indian Ocean trends. Visibility and depth specifics aren't firmly established in available records, so ask local operators for current conditions before booking. Community videos (3 available) can give you a real look at what diving here involves.

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Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

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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 · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8642km · ~1988kg · €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 Fulhidoo Caves?

Year-round diving is possible. Water conditions shift seasonally, so check with local operators about visibility and currents for your preferred month.

What depth and difficulty level is this dive?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't documented for Fulhidoo Caves. Ask your dive operator for site-specific details before descending.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been recorded here. Expect reef fish typical of Vaavu Atoll. Community videos show what recent divers encountered.

Do I need permits or special access?

Fulhidoo Caves is not inside a marine protected area. Follow standard Maldives diving regulations and work with a licensed local operator.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Fulhidoo Caves

0 km
Centro de buceo

Kunaavashi Kandu

4.3 km
Centro de buceo

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Underwater cave like swimthrough at near Baa Dhonfanu

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wind peaks May-Oct-Aug, calmest Nov-Apr-Mar, dry Feb-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: May (0/100) Now: Sep (66/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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