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Dive Spot Guide•
Thin Thila
Channel-side thila with shallow reef tops and strong current.
North Malé Atoll channel-side thila with shallow reef tops, a sandy base, strong current, and mixed macro-to-pelagic life.
About Thin Thila
Thin Thila is a thila dive set near a channel, featuring three shallow reef tops around 3 m and a sandy bottom in the 20–30 m range. The site’s channel-facing position means conditions can be influenced by current. Marine life reported includes nudibranchs, clownfish, shrimp, sea stars, hunting tuna and jackfish, eagle rays, stingrays, and whitetip reef sharks.
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Research Estimate At Thin Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Thin Thila?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Thin Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 30m
Depth Note
Three top reefs are around 3 m; sandy bottom is around 20–30 m.
Best Season
December to April for calmer seas and the clearest water.
Typical Conditions
Channel-facing thila with three shallow reef tops around 3m and a sandy bottom around 20–30m; current is a defining factor and visibility peaks in the dry season.
Safety & Access At Thin Thila
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Strong current makes this a better fit for divers comfortable with drift-style conditions than for casual snorkelling.
Access Restrictions
Plan entry around current windows; this is not a casual unsupervised shore site.
Legal Notes
Use a licensed local operator and follow Maldivian marine-site rules and dive-guide instructions.
Local Intel For Thin Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth ranges from shallow reef tops (~3 m) down to a sandy bottom around 20–30 m.
Freediving
Possible only for experienced breath-holders in calm conditions around the shallow tops; current makes it a poor casual freedive site.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is only sensible in calm conditions around the shallow reef tops; the site is primarily a current-sensitive boat dive.
Wildlife at Thin Thila
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Thin Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Thin Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
