

Best for beginner divers, 4-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Anemone Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the South Male Atoll, Maldives, with depths ranging from 4 to 30 metres. This site is accessible to beginners and requires boat entry. The pinnacle features swim-through sections and overhead environments, requiring careful buoyancy control. Divers should focus on the shallower sections where anemones, anemonefish, and glass fish congregate. Stingrays are often found resting on the sand below the pinnacle, and sharks may be present. Visibility can reach 25 metres, though conditions vary. Species recorded around this area include reef manta rays, Napoleon wrasse, giant morays, and blacktip reef sharks. Dives typically last 45 minutes in water temperatures between 28 and 30C.
4.25010, 73.38490
Spend most of your bottom time in the shallower section of the pinnacle where the anemones, anemonefish, and glass fish tend to congregate, rather than heading straight down into the deeper water. Visibility can vary, so ask your dive operator on the day before planning your dive.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-30m
Visibility
Up to 25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
While specific sightings vary, species recorded around this area include giant morays, blacktip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and reef manta rays. You will also encounter anemones, anemonefish, and glass fish on the pinnacle.
Yes, Anemone Thila is accessible to newly certified divers, though it features overhead sections that require good buoyancy control.
The pinnacle starts at a depth of 4 metres and extends down to 30 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this submerged pinnacle.
The site is primarily a dive location due to the depth and the nature of the pinnacle, though the shallow top section is at 4 metres.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Anemone Thila in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Anemone Thila in Malé typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Anemone Thila in Malé can reach up to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.