

Best for intermediate divers, 8-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Dhigurah Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the South Ari Atoll featuring a mix of reef, wall, and drop-off topography. The structure rises from the seabed to a shallow top at 8 metres, with walls extending down to 30 metres. Divers typically experience moderate currents, which can include sudden down currents along the drop-offs. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres. Boat access is required for this site, and night diving is available. Due to the potential for strong currents and depth changes, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, groupers, angelfish, triggerfish, moray eels, and reef sharks.
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Time your dive to coincide with an incoming current, as this tends to concentrate reef fish activity around the pinnacle's shallower sections and makes for a more productive drift along the walls. Conditions can shift quickly, so confirm the current direction and strength with your dive operator before entering.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, emperor and regal angelfish, coral and lunartail groupers, clown and titan triggerfish, giant morays, and whitetip reef sharks.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate to strong currents and the risk of sudden down currents along the walls.
The pinnacle tops out at approximately 8 metres, with walls dropping to a maximum depth of 30 metres. The average dive depth is 24 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 4000 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location requiring boat access and is subject to strong currents and significant depths, making it less suitable for casual snorkelling.
The primary hazards are strong currents, sudden down currents along the drop-offs, and boat traffic. Divers should deploy a surface marker buoy upon ascent.
Diving at Dhigurah Thila in South Ari Atoll requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Dhigurah Thila in South Ari Atoll. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Dhigurah Thila in South Ari Atoll. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Dhigurah Thila in South Ari Atoll. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Dhigurah Thila in South Ari Atoll typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.