

Best for advanced divers, 18-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Dheraha Thila is a submerged pinnacle located in the Baa Atoll, designed for advanced divers due to its challenging conditions. The site features a reef structure with working depths between 18 and 30 metres. Divers access the site by boat, and the experience is defined by moderate to strong currents that require careful management. Visibility at the site fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Given the potential for currents to increase rapidly, divers should remain close to the reef structure for reference and coordinate closely with their dive operator regarding timing and abort signals. Nitrox certification is recommended to maximise bottom time at these depths.
5.68270, 72.88120
Plan your dive around slack water if possible, as the current at Dheraha Thila can run hard with little warning and conditions shift quickly. Confirm timing and current predictions with your dive operator before entering, as local knowledge here is more reliable than general tide tables.
Access is typically via resort-based dive centre or liveaboard safari boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
The working depths at this site are between 18 and 30 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of moderate to strong currents.
Access to Dheraha Thila is by boat only.
The primary hazard is the strong current, which can build quickly and shift without warning.
This site is a deep pinnacle reef intended for scuba diving rather than snorkelling.
Diving at Dheraha Thila in Un’goofaaru requires the following certifications: Advanced, Nitrox. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Dheraha Thila in Un’goofaaru. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Dheraha Thila in Un’goofaaru are January, February, March, April, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Dheraha Thila in Un’goofaaru. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Dheraha Thila in Un’goofaaru typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.