

Best for advanced divers, 20-33m, boat entry, strong current.
Miayru Thila is a submerged pinnacle located in the North Male Atoll. This advanced dive site features depths ranging from 20 to 33 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers access the site via boat, encountering strong currents that can shift direction rapidly. The topography includes overhead sections that restrict direct ascent, requiring careful planning of exit routes. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the significant depth, overhead environments, and potential for strong currents, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Night diving is available. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, triggerfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, unicornfish, soldierfish, porcupinefish, and various snails.
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Time your dive around slack water if possible, as the current at Miayru Thila can shift direction quickly and catch you off-guard mid-dive. Confirm current predictions with your boat captain before descending, and carry a surface marker buoy given the exposed open-water boat pick-up.
Access is via resort-based dive centres or liveaboard safari boats. Transfers from nearby resorts typically take 15 to 45 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-33m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the significant depth, overhead environments, and strong, unpredictable currents.
The site ranges from 20 to 33 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Boat access is required for this site, and divers should carry a surface marker buoy for the open-water pick-up.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, triggerfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, unicornfish, soldierfish, porcupinefish, and snails.
Hazards include significant depth, overhead environments, sharks, and strong currents that can change direction with little warning.
Diving at Miayru Thila in North Male Atoll requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Miayru Thila in North Male Atoll. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Miayru Thila in North Male Atoll 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.
Miayru Thila in North Male Atoll can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Miayru Thila in North Male Atoll typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.