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South Mal\u00e9 dive-site list and marine-life summary including Ran Thila.
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Ran Thila
Boat-access Maldives thila with caves, soft corals, and macro life.
Intermediate scuba site with current-sensitive planning, torch-needed overhangs, and a strong chance of small-life action on a boat day.
About Ran Thila
Ran Thila is a boat-access Maldivian thila with a gentle northeast side and a more exposed western face broken by overhangs and cave sections. The shaded areas hold soft coral and macro life, so a torch is useful and the site rewards slow, careful searching. It suits intermediate scuba divers who are comfortable adjusting the dive to current and weather rather than treating it as a casual reef hop.
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Research Estimate At Ran Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Ran Thila?
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Ran Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Overhangs and cave features are described between 5–20 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with January to April usually bringing better visibility and calmer incoming-current days; May to November tends to be lower visibility with outgoing currents and manta season.
Typical Conditions
Current-sensitive boat diving with shaded overhangs, a dramatic western face, and conditions that can change enough to alter the exact line of the dive.
Safety & Access At Ran Thila
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Bring a torch for the shaded overhangs and cave sections, and keep the plan flexible around current and visibility.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan on operator-led timing because the exact stop can change with current, weather, and local site rules.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance and any local marine-protection rules; do not touch coral or wildlife.
Local Intel For Ran Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best explored around the overhangs and cave sections from roughly 5–20 m; a torch is useful.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the current-sensitive profile and shaded overhangs make it better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main features sit below the surface and work best on a guided boat dive.
Wildlife at Ran Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ran Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ran Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
