North Male Atoll map lists Mas Thila among nearby dive sites.
Mas Thila is a boat-access North Male Atoll thila with strong fish life.
Mas Thila is a boat-access North Male Atoll thila with strong fish life.
Boat access is normally arranged through a local dive center or resort.
Mas Thila is a boat-access thila in North Male Atoll with a shallow reef top and a deeper slope. It is known for abundant fish life, schooling reef fish, and pelagic passes along the reef face. The site suits divers who are comfortable with current and want a classic Maldives thila rather than a sheltered house reef. The shallow slope also helps keep the profile easy to read on calmer days.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 30m
Depth Note
Reef top at 8 m, dropping to about 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer current windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access thila with a shallow reef top, a deeper slope, and current that can make the dive feel like a drift.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch your depth and current on the slope, and plan for a drift finish if the guide runs one.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan on a local dive operator or resort dhoni.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating and dive briefings before entering the water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The shallow top and deeper reef face make it a classic thila dive with schooling fish along the slope.
Freediving
Freediving can work on calm days, but the boat-only profile and depth range make scuba the main use case.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the site is better suited to scuba and freediving from a boat.
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.
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Research Sources
North Male Atoll map lists Mas Thila among nearby dive sites.
Coco Dive site map includes Mas Thila and resort dive operations.
Dhoni access and drift-dive mention.
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