Kottefaru Thila - Baa Atoll

Kottefaru Thila sits as a lone pinnacle in Baa Atoll, dropping to a manageable 21 metres. It's a great spot for intermediate divers, offering a straightforward profile without anything too demanding. We often find good numbers of grey reef sharks patrolling the edges here, especially if there's a bit of current to bring in the nutrients. Look out for schooling fusiliers, their silver scales flashing in the sun, and keep an eye on the sandy bottom around the pinnacle – we’ve occasionally spotted a resting leopard shark if we're lucky. It's a reliable dive for classic Maldivian reef action.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.505900, 73.037500
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 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 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