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Environmental report with fish-life and reef-structure detail for Vilingili Thila.
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Villingilli Thila
Villingilli Thila: Raa Atoll drift thila
Raa Atoll thila with a shallow coral top, terraces, and a drift-friendly boat profile that shines when current brings pelagics and reef fish.
About Villingilli Thila
Villingilli Thila is a protected Raa Atoll thila with a shallow coral top, overhangs and terraces, and a drop to the atoll bed on the deep side. It is best approached as a boat dive that may involve current and a drift-style entry, because the site rewards moving with the flow rather than hanging around in one place. Expect a colorful reef with sharks, mantas, and dense fish action, not a quiet lagoon site.
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Research Estimate At Villingilli Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Villingilli Thila?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Villingilli Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 40m
Depth Note
Thilas in Raa and Baa Atoll usually start around 8m and deeper; this site drops to the atoll bed at about 40m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer conditions in the northeast monsoon.
Typical Conditions
Strong current; blue-water drift entry described.
Safety & Access At Villingilli Thila
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Expect strong current and plan the drift and ascent along the thila accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Boat dive and current awareness required; this is not a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Villingilli Thila is a protected area, so follow local marine-park rules.
Local Intel For Villingilli Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Planned as a drift: jump in east of the thila, drift ~30 m toward it, then slowly work up the thila.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the thila profile and currents make it mainly a scuba and guided drift dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to calm, shallow-edge conditions and is not the main use of this thila.
Wildlife at Villingilli Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Villingilli Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Villingilli Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
