Hanifaru Thila
Protected Area
B.Dharavandhoo Thila
Why dive here
Hanifaru Thila is a pinnacle dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Hanifaru Thila is a nice little pinnacle in Baa Atoll, a fairly easy dive at 25 metres. We’ve found it’s a good spot for newer divers, with calmer conditions often found closer to the thila itself. The visibility here is usually pretty reliable, letting you pick out the smaller stuff, like nudibranchs clinging to the overhangs and an occasional passing reef shark patrolling the deeper sandy channels. It’s not the big show of its famous neighbour, but it’s a perfectly pleasant dive for a relaxed afternoon.
Typical Hanifaru Thila Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hanifaru Thila
Hanifaru Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hanifaru Thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.8, 73.2) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.5–30.5°C
Current Speed
14 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.155 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.33 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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