Public dive-site guide with average current, average visibility, depth range, and sheltered-side planning note.
Protected pinnacle with schooling fish and shark traffic.
Protected pinnacle with schooling fish and shark traffic.
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Kuda Rah Thila is a protected pinnacle in South Ari Atoll, with a fish-packed crown, coral blocks across the plateau, and an exposed edge that can turn the dive into a controlled drift. The site is known for dense schooling life and regular predator traffic, with grey reef sharks, jacks, barracuda, tuna, and rays all part of its classic profile.
Conservative research baseline blended with 3 dives by 1 diver.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Public dive guides commonly place the top around 5 m and the deeper edge around 25 m.
Typical Conditions
Protected marine-area pinnacle where current can range from manageable to drift-making, with average visibility often around 15-20 m and more shelter on the lee side.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Recommended for advanced divers comfortable in current; nitrox is recommended.
Access Restrictions
Declared a protected marine area.
Legal Notes
Kuda Rah Thila is treated as a protected marine area, so follow local reserve rules and the operator briefing in force on the day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced scuba dive with current management, schooling fish action, and nitrox commonly recommended for extra margin on the profile.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
3 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
Public dive-site guide with average current, average visibility, depth range, and sheltered-side planning note.
Public dive-site page covering protected status, visibility, depth band, current, and signature marine life.
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