5 Palms, Thulusdhoo
North Malé drift dive with shallow reef and big-fish passes
Local operator required
Current-led drift dive; use a local operator for timing, pickup and exit planning.
About 5 Palms, Thulusdhoo
5 Palms, Thulusdhoo is a current-led drift dive in North Malé Atoll, where a shallow reef top gives way to a sandy plateau and occasional big-fish passes. It suits divers who want a moving profile rather than a static wall, with napoleons, reef sharks, turtles and seasonal manta or mobula fly-bys.
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5 Palms, Thulusdhoo Planning Details
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Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The reef top starts shallow, drops to a sandier midsection and then gives way to a plateau around 22-25m.
Best Season
January-March for calmer seas and the best overall dive conditions.
Typical Conditions
A current-led drift dive with a shallow reef top, a sandy plateau and moderate visibility.
Safety & Access At 5 Palms, Thulusdhoo
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Drift current is the main hazard. Keep buoyancy tight, stay with the operator's plan and avoid fighting the flow.
Access Restrictions
Use a local operator and drift plan; this is not a casual shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
No special legal restrictions are known for this site.
Local Intel For 5 Palms, Thulusdhoo
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Scuba
Best as a moving reef dive for divers comfortable with drift and buoyancy control.
Freedive
Not a freedive-first site; the drift profile and plateau are better suited to scuba.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel-first site; the moving profile and current make it better underwater than at the surface.
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