

Best for beginner divers, 12-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Nursery Thila is a reef dive in the Laamu Atoll, Maldives, featuring depths between 12 and 18 metres. This site is suitable for beginner divers, with an average depth of 12 metres and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen unexpectedly; divers should remain close to their guide and use reef structures for shelter if the flow increases. The reef topography consists of branching and boulder corals. Divers may encounter triggerfish, snapper, turtles, and southern stingrays. Typical dive times at this location are approximately 50 minutes.
1.83670, 73.31710
This site is boat access only, so confirm your dive operator's departure times in advance and ask them to brief you on current conditions on the day before you enter the water.
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Depth
12-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers can observe triggerfish, snapper, turtles, and southern stingrays resting near the reef structure.
Yes, the site is manageable for newly certified open water divers due to its depth range of 12 to 18 metres.
The site ranges from 12 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Nursery Thila is boat access only; confirm departure times with your dive operator in advance.
Although currents are usually mild, they can strengthen without warning. Divers should stay close to their guide and use sections of the reef for shelter if the current builds.
Diving at Nursery 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 Nursery Thila in Hithadhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Nursery Thila in Hithadhoo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nursery Thila in Hithadhoo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.