

Best for beginner divers, 6-20m, boat entry, moderate current.
Thiling Faru is a reef and drift dive site in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, offering depths between 6 and 20 metres. This site is accessible by boat and suits beginner divers, though currents can be moderate and may strengthen with little warning. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. The topography consists of a reef structure featuring both hard and soft corals. Divers should remain close to their guide and avoid contact with the sharp coral and rocks. Night diving is permitted, providing a different perspective of the reef environment. The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
5.62930, 72.83080
The current at Thiling Faru is moderate but can strengthen quickly, so stay close to your divemaster and let them read the conditions before you descend. Going in at the right point in the tidal cycle makes a big difference to how comfortable your drift feels.
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Depth
6-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the Maldives region.
Yes, Thiling Faru is suitable for beginner divers, though you must be comfortable with moderate currents.
The reef ranges from 6 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily a drift dive, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on current conditions.
Diving at Thiling Faru in Un’goofaaru requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Thiling Faru in Un’goofaaru. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Thiling Faru in Un’goofaaru. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Thiling Faru in Un’goofaaru typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.