Taj Coral Reef Weather

VR-HEMRHHBMLE R336 / 18 NMKaafu Atoll

Current conditions

updated 2 min ago
Sky
Partly cloudy
Temperature
29°C
Wind
Light W wind, gusty
Rain
Rain possible
Lagoon
Gentle
UV today
Very high (9)
Sunset
18:00
MMS alerts
None active

General outlook for the Taj Coral Reef area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.

7-day outlook

Today · 27 Sept
Drizzle
29° / 28°
42% rain · light wind
Mon · 28 Sept
Showers
29° / 26°
69% rain · moderate wind
Tue · 29 Sept
Drizzle
29° / 27°
59% rain · moderate wind
Wed · 30 Sept
Drizzle
29° / 27°
46% rain · moderate wind
Thu · 1 Oct
Partly cloudy
29° / 28°
20% rain · light wind
Fri · 2 Oct
Sunny
29° / 28°
24% rain · calm wind
Sat · 3 Oct
Drizzle
29° / 27°
35% rain · light wind

Daily outlook for the Taj Coral Reef area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.

Pilot data for Taj Coral Reef

  • Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
  • Runway bearings & platform layout
  • Modelled tide levels
  • Sea state at the aerodrome
  • Precipitation & METAR reports
  • Hazards & OLS zones

About Taj Coral Reef water aerodrome

Taj Coral Reef Seaplane Base (VR-HEM) serves Taj Coral Reef on Hembadhu in Kaafu Atoll. It lies about 36 km (19 nm) from Malé, roughly 25 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Taj Coral Reef and Spa.

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 wind and sea state live, refreshed every 15 minutes from MMS, METAR, and marine forecast sources, with modelled tide levels alongside.

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 vary day to day.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the seaplane flight from Malé to Taj Coral Reef?
The seaplane flight from Malé to Taj Coral Reef takes roughly 25 minutes, covering about 36 km (19 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
What is the weather like at Taj Coral Reef right now?
Current conditions at Taj Coral Reef — 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 Taj Coral Reef 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 Taj Coral Reef 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.
What is the LLI code for Taj Coral Reef?
The local location indicator (LLI code) for Taj Coral Reef is RHHB, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 336 at 18 NM.

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