Kottefaru Anemone Thila - Baa Atoll

Kottefaru Anemone Thila, a pinnacle in Baa Atoll, always brings a smile to our faces. It's not a deep dive, topping out at 21m, which makes for some generous bottom time. You’ll find the entire thila absolutely carpeted in anemones, mostly magnificent sea anemones, with their resident clownfish darting in and out. The sheer density of them is the real draw here, a fantastic photo opportunity for macro lovers, and an intermediate diver will find it very comfortable.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.507800, 73.030700
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
21m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: B.Bathalaa Sarahahdhu

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 Kottefaru Anemone 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 Kottefaru Anemone 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