

Best for advanced divers, 15-50m, boat entry, variable current.
Kudobe Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the North Male Atoll, offering a challenging dive profile that ranges from 15 to 50 metres. The site features a wall and pinnacle structure, with visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Due to variable and potentially strong currents, this site is suited for advanced divers. Boat access is required, and divers should be prepared to use a reef hook to maintain position. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 29C, though thermoclines may occur at depth. Night diving is available at this location, and divers must monitor bottom time carefully given the significant depth.
4.27780, 73.36460
Current timing is everything at Kudobe Thila, so coordinate with your guide to hit the incoming current when pelagic species are most active. Carry a reef hook and surface marker buoy on every dive here without exception.
Located 30 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-50m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-29°C
Current
Variable
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depth and the potential for strong, variable currents.
The site ranges from 15 metres at the top of the pinnacle down to 50 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Kudobe Thila requires boat access; it is a submerged pinnacle located away from the shore.
This site is primarily a deep-water dive location with depths starting at 15 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Divers must carry a surface marker buoy and a reef hook to manage position in the current without touching the structure.
Diving at Kudobe Thila in Malé requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kudobe Thila in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Kudobe 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.
Currents at Kudobe Thila in Malé are variable and can change with tides and conditions. Always check current conditions before diving.
Visibility at Kudobe Thila in Malé typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.