Independent directory page with conditions and marine-life detail.
Boat-access Maldivian thila with a shallow top and macro-rich overhangs.
Boat-access Maldivian thila with a shallow top and macro-rich overhangs.
Boat access through a local dive operator or resort boat is the normal way to reach the site.
Ihi Thila is a boat-access thila in the Maldives' Lhaviyani Atoll with a shallow crest, a steeper northern edge, and a profile that rewards patient reef searching. Intermediate divers can work the overhangs and sheltered pockets for pipefish, nudibranchs, morays, lionfish, lobsters, and other small reef life while keeping an eye on the open side of the site when current is moving.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Shallow crest with a north-side drop-off to about 25 m.
Best Season
May to December
Typical Conditions
Shallow crest, open northern edge, and light-to-moderate current with a macro-friendly reef profile.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Overhangs create overhead-like conditions; stay within training, keep buoyancy tight, and mind the open north side when current is moving.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; not a shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
No special site-specific legal restrictions are highlighted.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a relaxed macro dive with careful buoyancy around the overhangs and the north-side drop.
Freediving
A calm-day freedive may work on the shallow crest, but the site is still primarily a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the reef structure is more rewarding from scuba or a controlled freedive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Independent directory page with conditions and marine-life detail.
Resort operator page with access and depth notes.
Site-page description with macro-life and north-side drop-off details.
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