

Best for advanced divers, 6-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Kandu Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the North Male Atoll, offering a challenging drift dive experience. The reef structure extends from a shallow 6 metres down to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Due to the strong currents that funnel through this channel, boat access is required. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers capable of managing deep profiles and significant water movement. Night diving is also available at this location. Divers must deploy a surface marker buoy for boat pick-up, as conditions can be unpredictable.
4.38450, 73.35090
Time your entry to hit the incoming current rather than fight an outgoing one, as the direction determines what you see and where you end up. Brief with your divemaster about the current forecast before jumping in, and carry a surface marker buoy as pick-up conditions can be unpredictable.
Accessible via day trips from Male, resort dive centres in South Male Atoll, liveaboard expeditions, or guesthouses on Maafushi Island.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and depths reaching 30 metres.
The site ranges from 6 metres to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Kandu Thila requires boat access due to the strong currents present in the channel.
This site is designated for diving and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and strong currents.
Water temperatures are consistent throughout the year, ranging between 28C and 30C.
Diving at Kandu Thila in Malé requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kandu Thila in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Kandu Thila in Malé are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.