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Anniela Thila
Anniela Thila is a shallow Maldives wall dive near Joy Island.
Boat-only wall dive with overhangs, caves, and strong night-dive appeal; best for intermediate divers who can manage reef structure.
About Anniela Thila
Anniela Thila is an inside-atoll wall dive near Joy Island, with a shallow top reef that drops quickly into overhangs and small caves. The layout favors slow reef reading over long swim distances, and it is especially good for night dives. The wall and ledges are coated in sponges and leaf plate corals, with coral blocks, glassfish, nudibranchs, crabs, shrimp, and turtles in the shelter. It is a boat-only scuba site for divers comfortable with reef structure and some overhead relief.
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Research Estimate At Anniela Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Anniela Thila?
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Anniela Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 30m
Depth Note
Reef top around 4 m, dropping down the wall/overhangs to roughly 25–30 m.
Best Season
Year-round; best December to May
Typical Conditions
Warm atoll-wall conditions with a shallow top reef, good coral cover, and clearer water in the dry season; current remains a normal Maldives planning variable.
Safety & Access At Anniela Thila
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Overhangs and small caves create overhead areas; use appropriate training, buoyancy control, and light/backup light for night diving.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access; plan with the operator and treat the site as a guided reef dive rather than an independent shore entry.
Legal Notes
Maldives recreational dives are capped at 30 m, which matches the deep end of this site.
Local Intel For Anniela Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive starting shallow (around 4 m) and descending to roughly 25–30 m, with overhangs and small caves.
Freediving
Freediving is only a secondary fit here; the shallow top reef may work for very experienced breath-hold divers, but the wall and overhangs are built for scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallow top reef on calm days. Most of the layout drops too quickly for a casual snorkel.
Wildlife at Anniela Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Anniela Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Anniela Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
