Hanifaru Bay Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 15:19 (Indian/Maldives)

Maldives · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 15:19 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

29.3°C

84.7°F

Very warm water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Recent trend

Cooling by 0.7°C

Seven-day average: 29.2°C, versus 29.9°C in the prior seven days.

What to wear

Very warm water

Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.

Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Hanifaru Bay, monthly averages range from about 29.0°C (84.3°F) in June to 29.7°C (85.5°F) in July.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Hanifaru Bay has been 29.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 28.6°C / 83.5°F 29.0°C / 84.3°F 29.6°C / 85.3°F
July 28.7°C / 83.7°F 29.7°C / 85.5°F 30.8°C / 87.4°F
August 28.9°C / 84.0°F 29.2°C / 84.6°F 29.6°C / 85.3°F

Profile calculated from 1656 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Hanifaru Bay

UNESCO bay where seasonal plankton draws huge groups of manta rays.

Area
Baa Atoll

Hanifaru Bay Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Hanifaru Bay today?

The current sea surface temperature in Hanifaru Bay is 29.3°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.7°C.

When is the water warmest in Hanifaru Bay?

The warmest monthly average in the Hanifaru Bay archive is July, at around 29.7°C (85.5°F).

When is the water coldest in Hanifaru Bay?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is June, at around 29.0°C (84.3°F).

Can you swim in Hanifaru Bay today?

At 29.3°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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