

Best for intermediate divers, 3-20m, boat entry, strong current.
Thin Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the North Male Atoll, offering a drift dive experience for intermediate divers. The site ranges from 3 to 20 metres in depth with visibility between 15 and 25 metres. Due to strong currents, boat entry is required, and divers should descend close to the structure for shelter. The reef supports soft corals, nudibranchs, and sea stars. Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, emperor angelfish, day octopus, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray, titan triggerfish, regal angelfish, lunartail grouper, giant trevally, clown triggerfish, wrasses, redlip parrotfish, moorish idol, and orangestripe triggerfish. Night diving is possible, revealing smaller invertebrates and a different reef character.
4.27510, 73.36480
Time your dive around slack water if the current feels unmanageable on arrival, as conditions shift noticeably through the tidal cycle. Thin Thila also dives well at night, when the reef takes on a different character and smaller invertebrates become the focus.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-20m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray, various triggerfish, and wrasses. Soft corals, nudibranchs, and sea stars are also present on the pinnacle structure.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the strong currents encountered during drift dives.
The pinnacle structure ranges from 3 to 20 metres in depth.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site and manage the drift.
The primary hazard is strong current. Divers should descend near the pinnacle to use it as a wind break and carry a surface marker buoy for boat tracking.
Diving at Thin Thila in Malé requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Thin Thila in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Thin Thila in Malé can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Thin Thila in Malé typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.