

Best for intermediate divers, 10-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Kuda Rah Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the Ari Atoll that rises from 40 metres to a depth of 10 metres. This site is a drift dive requiring boat access, where moderate currents funnel nutrients around the reef structure. Divers should be comfortable managing buoyancy and reading currents in open water. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Due to the depth and potential for strengthening currents, this site is suited for intermediate divers. It is recommended to stay close to the reef structure to find shelter from the flow and to monitor depth actively throughout the 45-minute dive.
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Brief your divemaster before the dive on which direction the current is running that day, as this determines which face of the thila delivers the best marine life encounters. Keeping close to the reef structure gives you some shelter from the current and puts you in the best position to observe what is living on the pinnacle.
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Depth
10-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers who are comfortable with drift diving, managing buoyancy in open water, and navigating moderate currents.
The pinnacle spans from 10 metres at its shallowest point to 40 metres at the base, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site. Surface conditions and current strength should be confirmed with the boat crew before entry.
The main hazards include the depth, which reaches 40 metres, and currents that can strengthen quickly. Divers should stay close to the reef structure to avoid being swept away.
Diving at Kuda Rah Thila in Dhigurah requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kuda Rah Thila in Dhigurah. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Kuda Rah Thila in Dhigurah are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Kuda Rah Thila in Dhigurah. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Kuda Rah Thila in Dhigurah typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.