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Maaya Lagoon

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 24 colaboradores

Maaya Lagoon offers year-round diving in the Maldives with 12 documented species and active community content.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
26–30°C
BleachingRiskShore entryPhotoFriendlyFamily-friendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
26–30 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón de arrecife, Tortuga verde

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Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Maaya Lagoon © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.1 kn
Olas
0.88 m
Agua
29.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (48%)
Now: W (272°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.67m

Hoy: Alta 05:00 (+0.56m), Baja 10:00 (+0.41m)

+0.8 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.56m ▼ 10:00 · +0.41m ▲ 14:00 · +0.5m ▼ 22:00 · +0.08m Ahora +0.3m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.25 · very high Aire PM2.55 · good 05:58 18:05
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 11.4 0.92 9 0mm
09-20 17.4 0.9 9 10mm
09-21 13.8 0.92 9 4mm
09-22 14.2 0.88 9 2mm
09-23 13.6 0.84 6 0mm
09-24 17.7 1.04 9 9mm
09-25 15.2 1.04 8 14mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 1.5°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–30°C)

About this spot

Maaya Lagoon is a dive destination in the Maldives accessible throughout the year. The site attracts divers interested in tropical marine ecosystems and has documented observations of 12 species, giving you solid intel on what swims here. Community divers have shared 3 videos from the spot, so you can preview conditions and marine life before you go. The lagoon sits outside a marine protected area, which shapes the diving experience and local regulations. Keep an eye on coral health—the area is flagged for bleaching watch status, meaning conditions are worth monitoring before you plan your trip. Water conditions and exact depths vary, so checking recent community reports and videos is smart prep. Diver interest here is real: multiple community members have documented their dives and shared footage. This means you'll find recent intel on current conditions, visibility, and what's moving through the water. The year-round access window means you can plan flexibly, though seasonal swells and currents will shift the dive experience across months. Maximize your dive by reviewing those community videos and species records beforehand. Talk to local operators about current conditions, entry points, and any local rules before you jump in.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecifeTortuga verde

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

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

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • 📜 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%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8568km · ~1971kg · €35

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

Can I dive Maaya Lagoon year-round?

Yes, the Maldives offers year-round diving access. However, seasonal swells, currents, and weather patterns shift across months, so conditions and dive quality vary. Check current reports from community divers before booking.

What depth and difficulty is Maaya Lagoon?

Specific depth and difficulty data for this site aren't documented here. Review the 3 community videos and check with local operators for current conditions, required certifications, and depth ranges before diving.

What marine life can I see?

12 species have been documented at Maaya Lagoon. Community videos and species observations are your best source for current wildlife data. Watch the shared footage to see what divers have encountered recently.

Do I need permits or special access?

Maaya Lagoon sits outside a marine protected area, so standard Maldives entry and diving rules apply. Confirm any local regulations with your operator. Coral bleaching watch status means the ecosystem is monitored—ask operators about current reef health.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Dive Ref 20964 Maldives Maaya Lagoon N Ari 2024 11 04 #7 4K

Stephen Ruff

Maldives’ TOP 8 Dive Sites (Pro Tips + Epic Marine Life)

OceanicOdyssey

Ari Atoll Maaya Thila Diving in Maldives

Maldives Tour Guide
wind peaks May-Oct-Jul, calmest Nov-Apr-Mar, dry Jan-Jun, water 26-30°C.

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: Apr (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (88/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Maaya Thila

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