Liveaboard itinerary PDF for depth, current, and seasonal planning.
North Malé thila with strong current and big fish.
North Malé thila with strong current and big fish.
Nassimo Thila is a protected North Malé thila with several pinnacles, overhangs, soft coral and sea fans, and a fishy current line that makes it a classic Maldivian boat dive for experienced divers. Divers come here for sharks, napoleon wrasse, turtles, barracuda and schooling fish, with the added bonus of dramatic topography and strong photographic potential.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 30m
Depth Note
The thila starts around 8 m below the surface and drops to about 30 m, with pinnacles and overhangs on the north side.
Best Season
Year-round, with December to April generally giving the best visibility and the most comfortable photography conditions.
Typical Conditions
Protected thila with strong current, overhangs, pinnacles, soft-coral fields, and a classic drift profile.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use good buoyancy and current management; this site is best planned for experienced divers who are comfortable in moving water.
Access Restrictions
Advanced Open Water or CMAS**-level comfort is recommended, especially if you want the full current and pinnacle route.
Legal Notes
Nassimo Thila is described as a protected marine area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic Maldives current dive with pinnacles, overhangs, and a strong fish concentration for experienced divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the current and depth profile are built for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site. The action is on the pinnacles and overhangs below the surface.
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
Liveaboard itinerary PDF for depth, current, and seasonal planning.
Operator guide for protected status, overhangs and strong channel current.
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