House-thila access/current profile and shark and ray lineup.
Miyaru Thila is a current-swept boat dive in North Male.
Miyaru Thila is a current-swept boat dive in North Male.
A local guide is advisable because the site sits in a current-swept channel and timing matters.
Miyaru Thila is a boat-access channel thila in North Male Atoll with a shallow top, overhangs, and reef blocks that catch the flow. It suits experienced divers who want a compact current-swept dive with sharks and rays along the reef edge.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 30m
Depth Note
The top reef sits at about 8 m, the east slope drops to about 30 m, and the corners carry overhangs and reef blocks around 25 m.
Best Season
Year-round; November to May is usually calmer and clearer, while May to November can be windier and choppier but still productive.
Typical Conditions
Exposed channel dive with outgoing current that can be medium to strong.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Site is exposed to current; divers may need to hold onto the reef when flow builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
Standard Maldives dive rules apply; follow operator guidance and any marine-area instructions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Current-focused dive where divers may gently hold onto the reef while watching passing pelagics.
Freediving
Only for experienced freedivers in calm windows with local guidance; the current-swept profile is not a relaxed entry-level freedive.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the exposed channel and current make it better suited to boat dives than surface-only visits.
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
House-thila access/current profile and shark and ray lineup.
North Male site index confirming the spot listing.
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