

Best for advanced divers, 13-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Kudathulhaadhoo Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the Baa Atoll featuring a complex topography of walls, canyons, and swim-throughs. Divers can explore depths between 13 and 30 metres, where visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. The site is subject to strong, shifting currents that require careful planning and adherence to guide briefings. Due to the depth and overhead environments within the canyon sections, this site is suited for advanced divers. Nitrox is recommended to manage gas consumption and decompression limits. Water temperatures remain consistent at 29 to 30C, though thermoclines may occur at depth.
5.40130, 72.89740
Time your entry to hit the incoming current rather than fight an outgoing one, as the site dives best when water is pushing onto the thila rather than pulling away. Nitrox is strongly recommended here given the depth and the time you will want to spend working the wall and canyon.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
13-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents, deep profile, and overhead environments found in the canyon and swim-through sections.
The site ranges from 13 to 30 metres in depth.
Yes, a boat is required to reach this offshore pinnacle.
Hazards include strong, shifting currents, decompression risks, nitrogen narcosis at depth, and overhead environments within the canyon where direct ascent is not possible.
This site is designed for scuba diving and is not recommended for snorkelling due to the depth of the pinnacle and the strong currents.
Diving at Kudathulhaadhoo Thila in Rasdhoo requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kudathulhaadhoo Thila in Rasdhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Kudathulhaadhoo Thila in Rasdhoo are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kudathulhaadhoo Thila in Rasdhoo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Kudathulhaadhoo Thila in Rasdhoo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.