Fushifaru Thila - Baa Atoll

Fushifaru Thila is a solid pinnacle dive in Baa Atoll, usually best enjoyed as a drift. The top of the thila sits around 12-14 metres, dropping to 21 metres at its deepest point. We often find schooling fusiliers here, sometimes so thick they create a shimmering wall, and it's a good spot for spotting white-tip reef sharks cruising the perimeter. Keep an eye out for octopus tucked into the coral and the occasional eagle ray gliding past. It's a nice intermediate dive, especially if you like a bit of current to liven things up.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.494400, 73.521700
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
21m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Lh.Fusheefaru Thila

Best Time to Dive in Baa Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Baa Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 30.0°C
  • June: 29.4°C
  • July: 29.4°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 29.1°C
  • October: 29.1°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Baa Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Fushifaru Thila

Marine Life in Baa Atoll

Home to 23 recorded species including 12 hard corals, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Fushifaru Thila

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 24 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories