

Best for advanced divers, 12-25m, boat entry, strong current.
Nagili Thila is a submerged reef pinnacle in the Baa Atoll, offering a challenging drift dive for advanced divers. The site features depths between 12 and 25 metres and includes complex swim-throughs that require a torch for navigation. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Due to strong, shifting currents, divers must maintain close proximity to their guide and avoid contact with the reef, which contains sharp coral and scorpionfish. Boat access is required for this site, and night dives are possible. Divers should plan entries around slack water or the early stages of the incoming current to maximise visibility and encounter local marine life.
5.45290, 72.98000
Plan your entry around slack water or the early stages of the incoming current, when visibility peaks and the mantas are most reliably present on the thila's upcurrent face. Nitrox is worth running here given the depths involved and the time you will want at 20 to 25 metres.
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Depth
12-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers may encounter reef mantas, tuna, nurse sharks, moray eels, scorpionfish, common lionfish, and yellow boxfish.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong, shifting currents and the technical nature of the swim-throughs.
The site depths range from 12 to 25 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this submerged pinnacle.
While the site is primarily a drift dive for advanced divers, the depth and strong currents make it unsuitable for casual snorkelling.
Diving at Nagili Thila in Un’goofaaru requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep, Nitrox. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Nagili Thila in Un’goofaaru. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Nagili Thila in Un’goofaaru can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Nagili Thila in Un’goofaaru typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.