Sun Siyam Emerald Weather
The sky's in monochrome, the reef isn't — colors pop underwater regardless.
Current conditions
updated just now- Sky
- Cloudy
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Moderate W wind
- Rain
- No rain expected
- Lagoon
- Light chop
- UV index
- Very high (8)
- Sunset
- 18:21
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Sun Siyam Emerald area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Sun Siyam Emerald area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Sun Siyam Emerald
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Live tidal data
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Sun Siyam Emerald water aerodrome
Sun Siyam Emerald Seaplane Base (VR-SSE) serves Sun Siyam Emerald in Kaafu Atoll. It lies about 41 km (22 nm) from Malé, roughly 25 minutes by seaplane.
Like all water aerodromes in the Maldives, operations are daytime VFR only, and conditions on the water — wind, sea state, and tide — decide whether a departure or arrival is comfortable, marginal, or off. Seavion tracks those conditions live, refreshed every 15 minutes from MMS, METAR, and marine forecast sources.
Seaplane travel here follows the Maldives' two monsoon seasons. The northeast monsoon (iruvai, roughly December to April) generally brings drier, calmer weather, while the southwest monsoon (hulhangu, roughly May to November) tends to be wetter with stronger winds. Conditions still vary day to day, so the live outlook above is a better guide than the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the seaplane flight from Malé to Sun Siyam Emerald?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Sun Siyam Emerald takes roughly 25 minutes, covering about 41 km (22 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- What is the weather like at Sun Siyam Emerald right now?
- Current conditions at Sun Siyam Emerald — sky, temperature, wind, lagoon state, UV, and any active MMS alerts — are shown live at the top of this page, refreshed every 15 minutes from Maldives Meteorological Service, METAR, and marine forecast sources.
- Do seaplanes fly to Sun Siyam Emerald in bad weather?
- Seaplanes operate daytime VFR only. Wind, sea state, and visibility on the water decide whether a transfer runs, is delayed, or is held. Any active MMS weather alerts for Sun Siyam Emerald are shown live above.
- What time do seaplanes stop flying?
- Seaplanes fly in daylight, roughly 06:00 to 18:00 local time. Exact schedules are set by each operator and adjusted for the day's conditions.