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Kottefaru Anemone Thila
Raa Atoll pinnacle with anemones, overhangs, and mantas.
Kottefaru Anemone Thila is a Raa Atoll boat dive with anemone-covered top reef, overhangs, and a strong manta season.
About Kottefaru Anemone Thila
Kottefaru Anemone Thila is a Raa Atoll pinnacle with an anemone-covered top reef, two large overhangs, and glassfish that cluster around the structure. It is a boat-dive site that suits divers who like colorful reef detail, cleaner water, and the chance of manta rays moving through in season. The site rewards slow, careful movement, especially if you want to spend time reading the coral and watching for larger animals.
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Research Estimate At Kottefaru Anemone Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
Where Is Kottefaru Anemone Thila?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Kottefaru Anemone Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 21m
Depth Note
The top reef sits shallow around the anemones, and the useful dive stays on the pinnacle and overhangs.
Best Season
May to December for manta encounters.
Typical Conditions
Anemone-capped thila, overhangs, glassfish, and a seasonal manta window.
Safety & Access At Kottefaru Anemone Thila
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Treat the overhangs as overhead terrain and keep an eye out for mantas and other larger animals moving through.
Access Restrictions
The overhangs create overhead areas, so this is better for divers comfortable with structure and bigger animals.
Legal Notes
Stay within your certification and keep clear of the overhangs and cleaning-station areas.
Local Intel For Kottefaru Anemone Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect an anemone-capped pinnacle, two overhangs, and a lot of glassfish and open-water life when conditions line up.
Freediving
Not a strong freedive target because the site is a boat-dive thila with overhangs and active marine life.
Snorkeling
Not the normal use case; the shallow top exists, but the site is much better as a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Kottefaru Anemone Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Kottefaru Anemone Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kottefaru Anemone Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
