

Best for advanced divers, 20-53m, boat entry, strong current.
Thumba Caves in the North Male Atoll is a technical drift dive featuring a combination of wall, cave, and reef topography. The site reaches depths between 20 and 53 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. Due to strong currents and the overhead environment within the caves, this site is suitable only for advanced divers with appropriate certification. Boat access is required. Divers should monitor air consumption closely and maintain buoyancy control, as conditions can shift rapidly. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, unicornfish, groupers, and several butterflyfish species. Always follow your guide's briefing regarding entry timing and exit signals to manage the current effectively.
4.59010, 73.58650
Time your entry with the dive operator's current reading for that day, as conditions can shift quickly and the difference between a manageable drift and an overwhelming one is significant at this site. Confirm cave certification or guided overhead-environment experience with your operator before booking.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
20-53m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-29°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the technical nature of the drift, the depth, and the overhead cave environment.
The site ranges from 20 to 53 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Boat access is required for this site.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, unicornfish, groupers, and various butterflyfish such as the Regal Angelfish and Pacific Doublesaddle Butterflyfish.
The main hazards are the overhead environment within the caves and strong, shifting currents that can accelerate around cave entrances.
Diving at Thumba Caves in Central Atolls requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Thumba Caves in Central Atolls. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 29°C.
Thumba Caves in Central Atolls can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.