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Lhohi Faru Thila
Advanced Maldives thila with huge schools and predator action.
Local operator required
Boat access and site timing are normally arranged through a South Male dive center or liveaboard.
South Male Atoll thila dive with huge fusilier schools, trevally, barracuda, and other predators around a pinnacle reef.
About Lhohi Faru Thila
Lhohi Faru Thila is a classic South Male Atoll thila dive in the Maldives, known for huge schools of fusiliers and other baitfish drawing in predators around the pinnacle. The site is typically dived by boat and is better suited to advanced-level planning than casual shallow-water use. Trevally, barracuda, Napoleon wrasse, moray eels, lionfish, eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, and nurse sharks are all reported.
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Research Estimate At Lhohi Faru Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
Where Is Lhohi Faru Thila?
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Lhohi Faru Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 22m
Depth Note
Pinnacle reef with a maximum depth of 22 m and schooling fish concentrated around the thila.
Best Season
Winter, especially January to March, offers the best overall conditions.
Typical Conditions
Advanced-level thila with excellent visibility around 18 m and strong schooling-fish action.
Safety & Access At Lhohi Faru Thila
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Current and boat timing matter here, and the site is advanced enough that buoyancy and gas planning should stay tight.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from South Male operators or liveaboards.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-operator guidance and standard Maldives boat-dive procedures.
Local Intel For Lhohi Faru Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced-level thila diving with a strong schooling-fish show around the pinnacle.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the action sits around an advanced boat dive profile.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main action sits deeper around the thila and is better suited to scuba.
Wildlife at Lhohi Faru Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Lhohi Faru Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lhohi Faru Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
