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Manta-cleaning thila with seasonal rays, sharks, and coral gardens.
Manta-cleaning thila with seasonal rays, sharks, and coral gardens.
Boat timing matters because manta activity and current vary by season and day.
Bodu Hithi / Kuda Thila is a manta-rich thila in North Malé Atoll with steep walls, coral gardens, and regular blue-water action. The site is known for a cleaning station and feeding ground where manta rays gather seasonally, often alongside stingrays, reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, and occasional whale sharks. It suits divers who want a classic Maldives current site with a strong wildlife payoff.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Thila profile runs roughly 10-30m, with manta activity and reef structure centered in the mid-water band.
Best Season
November to April.
Typical Conditions
Thila, moderate current, mild surge, 10-30m profile, and a seasonal manta concentration that can draw blue-water visitors.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Snorkeling
Good for snorkelling when manta activity is near the surface and the sea is calm enough for a comfortable boat window.
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.
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Research Sources
Independent dive-site page with depth, current, visibility, and entry notes.
Independent dive guide with difficulty, depth, visibility, current, surge, and season.
Coco Bodu Hithi factsheet with site map, boat access, dive types, and nearby-site depths.
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