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Dive Spot Guide•
Fushifaru Thila
Fushifaru Thila is a boat-accessed manta pinnacle in Lhaviyani Atoll.
Local operator required
This is normally dived with a local resort or dive operator because access is by boat and conditions are current-sensitive.
Boat dive with a coral-block plateau, manta-cleaning-station action, and drift-current planning near the northeast channel of Lhaviyani Atoll.
About Fushifaru Thila
Fushifaru Thila is a boat-accessed coral-block pinnacle in the northeast channel of Lhaviyani Atoll, set up around a manta-cleaning station and a current-driven reef profile. The site rewards timed entries, calm buoyancy, and a guide who knows the drift, with sharks, rays, turtles, and schools of reef fish showing when conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At Fushifaru Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Fushifaru Thila?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Fushifaru Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 35m
Depth Note
The reef top is about 10 m in the center, shelving to each end, with a drop-off to 27-35 m at the northeastern end.
Best Season
September to March, with manta encounters also possible during the southwest monsoon.
Typical Conditions
Boat-accessed channel pinnacle with coral blocks, drift current, manta-cleaning-station behavior, and good tropical visibility.
Safety & Access At Fushifaru Thila
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan for strong current and a deeper reef edge, stay close to your guide, and keep neutral buoyancy on the drift.
Access Restrictions
Boat access through a local resort or dive operator is the normal way to reach the site; protected-area rules apply.
Legal Notes
The thila sits in a protected marine area, so follow local marine-park guidance and boat procedures.
Local Intel For Fushifaru Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided drift-style scuba over a coral-block reef top and channel edge.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the boat access, depth, and current make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use here; the site is primarily a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Fushifaru Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fushifaru Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fushifaru Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
