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Dive Spot Guide•
Reethi Thila
Boat-access thila with sharks, rays, and overhangs.
Intermediate boat dive with a shallow crest, deeper channel face, and current-sensitive structure.
About Reethi Thila
Reethi Thila is a boat-accessed Raa Atoll thila with a shallow crest, a deeper channel face, and overhangs that make the site feel more like a three-dimensional reef than a simple slope. It suits patient reef scanning, shark and ray watching, and controlled buoyancy as the structure drops away from the top into deeper water.
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Research Estimate At Reethi Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Reethi Thila?
Community sourced coordinates.
Reethi Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 30m
Depth Note
The thila starts around 6-7 m and drops to about 30 m on the channel side.
Best Season
January to April
Typical Conditions
Boat-access channel thila with a shallow top and deeper outer face; mild to moderate flow is common, stronger on the channel side.
Safety & Access At Reethi Thila
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the crest and overhangs, and stay current-aware on the channel face.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only through a local dive operator.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefings and current windows; this is a managed boat dive rather than an independent shore entry.
Local Intel For Reethi Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a slow-pace boat dive where you work the crest, overhangs, and shark-and-ray corridor along the channel face.
Freediving
Not primarily a freedive site; the structure drops quickly and the channel face is better suited to scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the interesting reef structure sits below the comfortable snorkel zone and the dive is boat-led.
Wildlife at Reethi Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Reethi Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Reethi Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
