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SALLEYDHOO THILA
Boat-accessed Maldivian thila with glassfish, rays, and rich reef life.
A Lhaviyani thila with two elongated tongues, dense glassfish, and a compact reef profile that rewards calm boat planning.
About SALLEYDHOO THILA
Salleydhoo Thila is a boat-accessed Maldivian thila with an unusual two-tongue profile instead of a simple round pinnacle. The site is known for dense glassfish schools, surgeonfish, anemone fish, scorpionfish, eagle rays, and other rich reef life, making it a scenic dive for comfortable boat divers who like structure and detail.
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Research Estimate At SALLEYDHOO THILA
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 16m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is SALLEYDHOO THILA?
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Community sourced coordinates.
SALLEYDHOO THILA Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 22m
Depth Note
The southern tongues reach about 20-22 m, while the site is listed around 20 m overall.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest windows often in January to March.
Typical Conditions
A compact thila with two elongated tongues, dense glassfish on the southern section, and conditions that are usually calmer in the winter window.
Safety & Access At SALLEYDHOO THILA
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Plan the boat run around current direction, keep buoyancy tight around the structure, and stay comfortable with a relaxed pace.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal approach, so timing depends on resort and sea conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow resort and skipper guidance and any local marine rules.
Local Intel For SALLEYDHOO THILA
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Main features include a thila with unusual topography and two southern tongues reaching 20–22 m.
Freediving
This is not a primary freedive site; scuba is the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to calm shallow water; the main draw is scuba on the thila.
Wildlife at SALLEYDHOO THILA
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At SALLEYDHOO THILA
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At SALLEYDHOO THILA
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility16m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
