Independent community listing for the site.
Maldivian thila with a steep north face and lively reef-top fish life.
Maldivian thila with a steep north face and lively reef-top fish life.
Best run as a guided boat dive from a local Kaafu or North Male dive base.
Kudobe Thila is a classic Maldivian thila with a reef-top pinnacle, a stronger northern face, and the kind of underwater structure that rewards calm trim and steady awareness. The dive feels shaped by contour and water movement rather than by one single feature, so it suits divers who like reading the reef line and letting the site unfold around them. Expect a compact but active thila profile with enough relief and fish traffic to keep the dive engaging without turning it into a race.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 50m
Depth Note
Reef-top thila with a steep north face and a gentler south side.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer dry-season conditions usually the easiest window.
Typical Conditions
Current-aware thila dive with a steeper north face and a reef top that feels calmer than the deeper side suggests.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat the site as a guided boat dive, keep buoyancy tight over the reef top, and be ready for the deeper side to feel more demanding than it first appears.
Access Restrictions
Use a guided boat setup; the site is not a casual shore entry and is best treated as operator-dependent.
Legal Notes
No special site-specific permit was identified in the sources; follow normal Maldives marine and operator rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth profile ranges from a 15 m reef top to steep drop-offs beyond 50 m, with a more gradual slope on the south side.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The thila profile and current behavior make it better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a routine snorkel site. The interesting structure is too deep for a meaningful surface visit.
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 community listing for the site.
General Maldives guide context for seasonal planning and site conditions.
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