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Year-round visibility baseline.
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Sara Thila
North Malé thila with black corals and reef fish.
Boat-access North Malé thila with layered reef structure, sandy slopes, and a careful multi-level profile.
About Sara Thila
Boat-access North Malé thila with layered reef structure, plateaus, and sandy slopes on different sides. Hard coral blocks and large black corals define the terrain, while the profile asks for careful depth and gas management across several levels. Expect blue-striped snappers, octopus, longnose hawkfish, nudibranchs, and other reef life.
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Research Estimate At Sara Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Sara Thila?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sara Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 40m
Depth Note
Top reef starts around 12 m; sandy bottom ranges from about 25–40 m depending on the side of the thila.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Multi-level thila with plateaus, sandy patches, and deeper sections that reward route planning.
Safety & Access At Sara Thila
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan depth and gas management for dives that may extend into the 25–40 m range depending on the route.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive around depth and gas management.
Legal Notes
Follow standard Maldives dive and boat rules.
Local Intel For Sara Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Multi-level seamount dive with a shallow top around 12 m and deeper sections reaching sandy areas down to about 40 m.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the deeper profile suits scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the multi-level thila is better handled on scuba.
Wildlife at Sara Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sara Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sara Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
