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Dive Season Calendar
When to dive for mantas, whale sharks, visibility, and conditions across the Maldives — month by month.
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Understanding the Seasons
Northeast Monsoon (Dec–Apr): The dry season brings calm seas, excellent visibility (30m+), and ideal conditions for most dive sites. Best for whale sharks in South Ari Atoll.
Southwest Monsoon (May–Oct): The wet season brings rougher seas but triggers plankton blooms that attract mantas to Hanifaru Bay (Jun–Nov) and bring rich marine life.
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