Compact thila drift with a shallow crown and deeper outer edge.
Compact thila drift with a shallow crown and deeper outer edge.
Kuda Thila is a compact thila in North Male with a shallow crown, a steeper outside face, and a deeper link toward the surrounding reef. The dive mixes reef-fish traffic on the higher sections with more serious shark and critter watching as the route drops onto the outer edge.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 25m
Depth Note
Top reef is about 4 m; connection to the long reef is around 25 m deep.
Best Season
Dived year-round, with calmer weather generally giving the easiest visibility and current windows on the thila.
Typical Conditions
Expect a boat-led reef profile that can feel relaxed on the top and more current-affected along the outer edge.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Whitetip reef sharks are reported in deeper sections; plan depth and stay aware around the wall and slope.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow-topped thila with a wall on the southeast corner and a slope to the north, connected to a long reef via deeper reef.
Freediving
Suitable only for experienced, boat-supported freedivers when current is mild enough to manage the thila edge safely.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site because the interest lies below the surface contour and the outer edge can be current-sensitive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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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