Another liveaboard log with larger fauna sightings at Maagiri Thila.
Maagiri Thila is an Ari Atoll pinnacle with coral walls.
Maagiri Thila is an Ari Atoll pinnacle with coral walls.
Maagiri Thila is a boat-access pinnacle in Ari Atoll with a shallow top, a sandy base, and hard-coral walls that hold a lot of reef life. The dive rewards a controlled, current-aware loop rather than a rushed drop, because the flow can move from mild to medium. It suits divers who want close reef detail, sharks, turtles, and fish activity without committing to a very deep profile.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 23m
Depth Note
Pinnacle top around 2-3 m with a max depth near 23 m; the base is sandy and the walls are hard coral.
Best Season
Year-round; the best runs are the ones with manageable current and clean water.
Typical Conditions
Shallow top, sandy base, hard-coral walls, and mild-to-medium current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan the line before the drop, keep trim clean along the coral wall, and do not force a return against the current.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; a local guide is the normal way to time the drop and handle the current.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefings and any atoll or marine-area rules that apply on the day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A pinnacle dive descending from a very shallow top down to around 23 m.
Freediving
Only for confident freedivers in very gentle current; the shallow top is attractive, but the site can move quickly when the flow increases.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only realistic on exceptionally calm days and mainly on the top of the pinnacle.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Another liveaboard log with larger fauna sightings at Maagiri Thila.
Ari Atoll resort-diving package that lists Maagiri Thila among the dive sites served by local Ari Atoll operations.
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