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Kudarah

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.1 12 especies 16 colaboradores

Kudarah in the Maldives offers year-round diving with documented marine life and growing community coverage.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga carey, Tiburón de arrecife, Delfín mular

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Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.3 kn
Olas
0.6 m
Agua
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (51%)
Now: W (269°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.72m

Hoy: Alta 05:00 (+0.55m), Baja 10:00 (+0.36m)

+0.8 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.55m ▼ 10:00 · +0.36m ▲ 15:00 · +0.47m ▼ 22:00 · +0.13m Ahora +0.3m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.25 · very high Aire PM2.54 · good 05:56 18:03
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 11.9 0.72 9 0mm
09-20 14.5 0.8 8 7mm
09-21 14.2 0.84 9 5mm
09-22 14.7 0.82 9 4mm
09-23 13.6 0.82 8 2mm
09-24 17.3 1.04 7 12mm
09-25 15 0.96 9 11mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.2°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Kudarah is a dive destination in the Maldives located in Kaafu Atoll. The site draws divers year-round, making it accessible throughout the calendar. While specific depth and difficulty ratings are not yet catalogued, the spot has attracted enough diver attention to generate 12 species observations and 3 community videos, indicating established use and reliable marine encounters. The area sits outside any marine protected zone, which means standard Maldivian diving regulations apply. Recent monitoring flags coral bleaching concerns in the region, a condition worth tracking if you plan multiple visits. This doesn't rule out the destination—many Maldives sites show resilience—but it's worth staying informed through local dive operators on current conditions. Kudarah suits divers seeking authentic atoll exploration without the overcrowding of heavily promoted resorts. The peer-generated content (video and species logs) provides real-world reference for what you're likely to encounter. Access typically runs through local operators in Kaafu Atoll; confirm permits and logistics directly before booking.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tortuga careyTiburón de arrecifeDelfín mular

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeBarco

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 ↔ 8633km · ~1986kg · €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 Kudarah?

Kudarah is diveable year-round, so timing depends on your schedule and weather preference. The Maldives experiences two monsoon seasons; many divers prefer dry season (November–April) for calmer conditions, though the atoll remains active outside that window.

What is the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not yet documented for Kudarah. Contact local Kaafu Atoll operators for current site conditions and recommendations before your first dive.

What marine life can I expect?

Twelve species observations have been logged at Kudarah, though the full list isn't specified here. The three community videos offer direct footage of what divers are seeing. Ask operators for the most current species roster and seasonal variations.

Do I need permits or MPA authorization?

Kudarah is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Maldivian diving rules apply. Verify entry requirements and any local regulations with your dive operator or the Maldives tourism authority before travel.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Origandu Finolhu

3.8 km
Centro de buceo

Rihiveli Faru

3.8 km
Centro de buceo

Olhuveli Kuda Giri

4.5 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Kudarah Thila - Diving Maldives - November 2021 クダラ・ティラ モルディブ 2021年11月

a field of blue - underwater video
💬 2 top comments
  • Wow! Very nice, we usually only get those huge schools of blue line snapper really deep out here in Hawaii. I'm talking like 130'+ Awesome video!

    @DiveVibe · 👍 1
  • Sur les conseils de la chaîne dive.explo360 je viens d’arriver sur la votre. Vos vidéos sont remarquable. Un grand bravo ❤❤❤❤

    @martineblanchard2729 · 👍 1

Maldives Diving - at Kuda Rah Thila National Marine Park, South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Graeme_A
💬 1 top comments
  • Please don’t touch corals..

    @johnargentina6201 · 👍 0

MALDIVES - Dive No. 11 - Kuda Rah Tila

Monstrosa - Underwater Explorers
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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Sep (0/100) Now: Sep (0/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Rihiveli Faru

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Origandu Finolhu

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