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Dive Spot Guide•
Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)
Aiyabe Thila is a South Ari wall dive with sharks and overhangs.
Boat dive in South Ari Atoll; plan for current, a negative descent if needed, and a multilevel wall with overhangs.
About Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)
Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood) is a South Ari Atoll boat dive with a shallow top reef and a wall of overhangs below it. The site works as a multilevel dive for beginner-to-advanced divers, but current can require a negative descent and the overhangs make the profile feel more dramatic than the depth alone suggests. Expect coral color, schooling fish, and shark action when the conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)?
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Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 24m
Depth Note
The site has a shallow top reef around 5m and a maximum depth around 24m, with overhangs and a stronger-current entry profile.
Best Season
January to March, with calmer ocean conditions and better visibility; the shoulder seasons are more current-sensitive.
Typical Conditions
Current can be strong enough to require a negative descent, but the shallow top reef gives a controlled start when conditions line up.
Safety & Access At Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlifeOverhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Overhangs are present, and the site is best handled as a current-aware wall dive with disciplined descent control.
Access Restrictions
Use a negative descent if current is running and keep the wall on the planned side of the dive.
Local Intel For Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow 5m top makes it a useful safety-stop reef, but the wall and overhangs make the site best for controlled multilevel scuba.
Wildlife at Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Aiyabe Thila (Hollywood)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
