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Kuda Thila
Kuda Thila is a short-boat North Male Atoll thila.
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About Kuda Thila
Kuda Thila is a compact North Male Atoll thila reached by a short boat run from Thulhagiri. The reef combines a shallow crest, a sandy channel, and deeper blocks, so the site rewards a planned scuba dive with good buoyancy, steady awareness of changing current, and a controlled ascent on the back end. Reef life is the draw, with groupers, stingrays, octopus, nurse sharks, leaf fish, and dense small-fish action around the structure.
Research Estimate At Kuda Thila
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Where Is Kuda Thila?
Kuda Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 30m
Depth Note
North end around 20 m, the south end shallows to under 4 m, a sandy channel sits around 16-18 m, and the outer reef drops to 30 m+.
Typical Conditions
Medium to sometimes strong currents in the channel.
Safety & Access At Kuda Thila
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep close track of current changes along the channel edge and outer drop-off. Use conservative buoyancy and keep the SMB ready for ascent.
Access Restrictions
Dive computer and SMB are required, no decompression dives are allowed, and standard boat dives are capped at 60 minutes.
Local Intel For Kuda Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided scuba dive with current-aware positioning and room to explore the blocks before a controlled ascent.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the channel-side profile and current make it better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
The wider Thulhagiri reef is more snorkel-friendly than the thila itself; Kuda Thila is mainly a scuba site because of the channel-side profile.
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Exposure Profile at Kuda Thila
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Wildlife at Kuda Thila
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Recent Logged Visits At Kuda Thila
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Kuda Thila Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Kuda Thila Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
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