

Best for beginner divers, 2-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Bodu Tin Thila is a reef and pinnacle site in the Ari Atoll, Maldives, featuring a wall structure. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 25 metres and an average depth of 13 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents and potential overhead environments. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 25 metres, with water temperatures remaining consistent between 28 and 30C. Night diving is permitted at this location. Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, giant morays, Napoleon wrasse, spotted eagle rays, and various angelfish and triggerfish species.
4.07030, 72.94620
Position yourself downcurrent from moray eel lairs at 15-18 metres during the first 20 minutes when hunting activity peaks.
Boat access is required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 25m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr
Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, giant morays, Napoleon wrasse, spotted eagle rays, and various angelfish and triggerfish species.
Yes, Bodu Tin Thila is suitable for beginners, though divers should be aware of moderate currents and potential overhead environments.
The site has a depth range of 2 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
The site is primarily used for diving, and access requires a boat.
Diving at Bodu Tin Thila in Central Atolls requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Bodu Tin Thila in Central Atolls. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Bodu Tin Thila in Central Atolls are March and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Bodu Tin Thila in Central Atolls should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Bodu Tin Thila in Central Atolls. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Bodu Tin Thila in Central Atolls typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.