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Official Maldives guidance on manta ray seasonality and cleaning-station etiquette.
Dive Spot Guide•
Thiling Faru
Boat-access reef with a manta cleaning station.
Guided Raa Atoll reef dive with a shallow coral slope, sandy corner, and seasonal manta traffic.
About Thiling Faru
Thiling Faru is a boat-access reef in Raa Atoll with a shallow top that drops along a coral slope to a sandy corner and manta cleaning station. The route is simple enough for a guided day-boat dive, but the cleaning corner makes it more than a plain reef cruise. Expect grey reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, and schools of snappers, with manta rays more likely in season.
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Research Estimate At Thiling Faru
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 17m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Thiling Faru?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Thiling Faru Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
33m - 30m
Depth Note
Reef top around 10 m, sloping to ~15 m and down to ~30 m.
Best Season
winter
Typical Conditions
Winter is the clearest and calmest window; the wreck still needs a weather-checked boat plan because it sits deep and offshore.
Safety & Access At Thiling Faru
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Depth reaches about 30 m and the site commonly features sharks and large rays; plan accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access through a local dive operator; this is not a shore entry site.
Legal Notes
Follow Maldives manta etiquette at the cleaning station: no touching, chasing, or crowding the animals.
Local Intel For Thiling Faru
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth range from about 10–30 m with a reef slope and a manta cleaning station at a sandy corner.
Freediving
Only a shallow-top look in calm conditions; this site is primarily better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Limited snorkel value; only the shallow top is practical, and only when the boat operator confirms calm conditions.
Wildlife at Thiling Faru
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Thiling Faru
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Thiling Faru
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility17m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
