

Best for intermediate divers, 3-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Fish Thila is a submerged pinnacle in the Laamu Atoll, offering a varied profile that ranges from 3 metres at the summit to 30 metres along the walls. This site is suited for intermediate divers and requires boat access. Divers can explore the pinnacle structure, which features branching, carpet, massif, and black corals. Conditions typically involve moderate currents, though these can accelerate quickly. Divers should maintain buoyancy to avoid sharp coral and rocks. While the site is accessible year-round, currents vary significantly by season. Divers often encounter fusiliers, surgeonfish, snapper, honeycomb grouper, turtles, and blacktip reef sharks patrolling the edges.
1.80830, 73.33130
Plan your dive around slack water or the early incoming current when the sharks tend to be most active around the pinnacle. Check locally for updated current timing, as conditions in Huvadhoo and Laamu can vary significantly by season even though the site is diveable year-round.
Accessible via speedboat from nearby resorts or by liveaboard.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
46 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Divers can observe fusiliers, surgeonfish, snapper, honeycomb grouper, turtles, and blacktip reef sharks around the pinnacle.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents and the need for precise buoyancy control.
The site ranges from a depth of 3 metres at the top of the pinnacle down to 30 metres in the deeper sections.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the pinnacle.
Hazards include strong currents that can accelerate quickly, sharp coral and rocks, and blacktip reef sharks.
Diving at Fish Thila in Hithadhoo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Fish Thila in Hithadhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Fish Thila in Hithadhoo are January, February, March, April, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Fish Thila in Hithadhoo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.