Fushivaru and Kuda Haa are two reef structures in Lhaviyani Atoll, northern Maldives, supported by a well-established operator base. The area's sites span an unusually wide skill range: The Aquarium suits beginners with its sheltered sloping reef and mild currents, while Kuda Haa, a protected marine area, features a wall dropping to forty metres with currents that shift quickly and demand intermediate experience. Channel dives such as Hurawali Kandu and Gaaerifaru Kandu involve strong flows and require controlled drift technique. Species recorded include grey reef sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon wrasse, hawksbill turtles, whale sharks, giant trevally, and leaf scorpionfish. All diving is by boat, and over ten operators serve the area.
Monthly water temperature across Fushivaru & Kuda Haa's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature stays between twenty-eight and thirty degrees Celsius across the year, with the coolest readings in January. Current strength varies considerably by site: sheltered giri sites run mild, while the kandus funnel strong flows that require active management of buoyancy and drift.
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Water temperature around Fushivaru & Kuda Haa ranges from about 28°C in January to 30°C in April, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
With water around 28–30°C, a rash guard or 3mm shorty works in Fushivaru & Kuda Haa year-round.
Fin maps 9 sites in Fushivaru & Kuda Haa (9 scuba diving sites and 2 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
Across Fushivaru & Kuda Haa's dive sites, March, April and December are most often reported as the best months to visit.
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