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SALLEYDHOO THILA
Boat-accessed Maldivian thila with glassfish, rays, and rich reef life.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate20m - 22m
Pinnacle
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.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
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.
Where Is SALLEYDHOO THILA?
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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.
Research Estimate At SALLEYDHOO THILA
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility16m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentModerate current
