

Best for advanced divers, 6-31m, boat entry, strong current.
Kani Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the North Male Atoll that requires advanced diving skills due to its strong currents and overhead environments. The site features swim-throughs that prevent direct ascent, necessitating careful air management and buoyancy control. Depths range from 6 to 31 metres, with black coral found in the deeper sections and bubble anemones in protected pockets. Access is by boat only, located 400 metres from shore. Divers should monitor current direction closely and remain near the structure for shelter. Visibility varies, reaching up to 19 metres, and water temperatures remain consistently warm between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
4.35040, 73.59070
Read the current before committing to depth. On stronger flow days, experienced guides will time the dive to hit the pinnacle during a brief slack window, so brief your divemaster thoroughly before entry.
Access is via liveaboard boat departing from Male.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-31m
Visibility
Up to 19m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site features black coral in deeper sections and bubble anemones in protected pockets.
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to strong currents, deep sections, and overhead environments within the swim-throughs.
The pinnacle ranges from a shallow depth of 6 metres down to 31 metres.
This is a boat dive located 400 metres from shore.
No, this site is designed for advanced scuba diving due to the depth and strong currents.
Diving at Kani Thila in Malé requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kani Thila in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Kani Thila in Malé are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Kani Thila in Malé 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.
Kani Thila in Malé can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Kani Thila in Malé can reach up to 19 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.