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Thin Thila
Channel-side thila with shallow reef tops and strong current.
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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
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VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Thin Thila?
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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
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Thin Thila Dive Conditions Planner
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Recent Logged Visits At Thin Thila
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Thin Thila
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
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Thin Thila Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Thin Thila Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.hilton.com · Official Resort
Resort dive-center amenities and atoll access.
www.scubaspotadvisor.com · Community
Community dive-site listing for the same North Malé Atoll thila.
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