Kethi is the 3^rdnakaiy of the Hulhangu monsoon. Stormy with frequent rain and thunderstorms.

Fishing is generally fair during this period. 

weather

Scattered rain with few heavy showers and thunderstorms will be experienced between North & Central Atolls. Few showers are expected elsewhere. 15 days of showers are expected during the month of May, with average temperature being at 28 degrees Celsius. Expect to get around 8 hours of sunshine on average every day. For this month fishing arsenal, be sure to pack a heavy rain coat and be ready to get wet.

wind

Winds are expected to be strong in central atolls and becoming moderate over the rest. Wind blows from South-west at 10 to 18 mph in central atolls with 5 to 14 mph elsewhere. Waves are expected to be low at just 2 – 4 feet in open sea. Seas are expected to be moderate in central and slight becoming moderate elsewhere. Boat rides will be bumpy during this nakaiy.

fishing

Fishing is generally believed to be fair during this period as the current has not yet settled to the westerly winds. Fishing peaks from 10^thtill 19^thMay. 8 days in this nakaiy are major days for fishing.

Trolling for Bonito (Latti) and little tuna are expected to be good.  

Night fishing is best during 10^thand 11^thfor the new moon and during 17^th, 18^thand 19^thNight.

top catch

Bonito (Latti) and tuna (kanneli) are frequent catches during this nakaiy.  

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