Diving in Fuvahmulah November Maldives
Monthly Dive Guide

Diving in Fuvahmulah
November

Dry season established. Hammerhead schools in full force. November delivers top-tier diving with fewer crowds than December-February.

Conditions

November Dive Conditions

Weather

Early dry season - predominantly sunny, occasional showers.

Water Temperature

28-29°C

3mm wetsuit sufficient

Visibility

30-35m

Currents

Moderate

Crowd Level

Moderate

Season

Dry Season (Iruvai)

Weather Data

Air Temp28-31°C daytime, 25-27°C night
Rainfall~90mm (7-9 rainy days)
Humidity76-80%
Sunshine7-8 hours per day
Sunrise~5:55 AM
Sunset~5:58 PM

Pricing

High Season

High season rates return. The insider month — dry season quality with fewer tourists than Dec-Feb.

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Species Probability

What You'll See in November

Tiger Sharks

Daily encounters

Very High

Thresher Sharks

Active at dawn

High

Hammerhead Sharks

Full schooling season

Very High

Oceanic Mantas

Pre-season

Low

Whale Sharks

Occasional

Low

Oceanic Whitetips

Possible

Low
November Highlights

Why Dive in November

Hammerhead schools in full force
Dry season visibility (30m+)
Tiger sharks daily
Fewer crowds than Dec-Feb peak
Excellent photography conditions

November is premium diving. The dry season is properly established, visibility hits 30-35 metres, and hammerhead schools are in full force at the southern sites. It's one of the best months for multi-species encounters.

The smart move: November delivers nearly identical diving to December-February but with fewer tourists and often better pricing. It's the insider's choice for serious divers who want top conditions without peak-season crowds.

Tiger sharks daily at Tiger Harbour. Hammerheads schooling at Farikede and Ganbithe Faro. Thresher sharks at dawn. November is a complete Fuvahmulah experience.

Sample Trip

November Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive, check-in, briefing.

Day 2

Dawn thresher. Tiger Harbour. Farikede for hammerhead schools.

Day 3

Tiger Harbour. Ganbithe Faro. Bilhi Feyshi overhangs.

Day 4

Dawn One Palm. Tiger Harbour. Kudhu Falhagando.

Day 5

Tiger Harbour. Sea Fan Garden. Island exploration.

Day 6

Final dives. Departure.

Itineraries adapt to daily conditions and dive slot assignments. Your guide optimises the schedule each morning.

What to Pack for November

3mm wetsuit
Wide-angle camera — 30m+ visibility returning
Sunscreen and hat — dry season sun
Light clothing — warm and increasingly dry
November FAQ

Common Questions

Is November better than January for diving Fuvahmulah?

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Conditions are very similar - both are dry season with excellent visibility and active hammerheads. November typically has fewer tourists and may offer better pricing.
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