Kudathulhaadhoo Thila - Baa Atoll

Kudathulhaadhoo Thila, a pinnacle site in Baa Atoll, offers a good intermediate dive. The pinnacle itself bottoms out around 26 metres, a depth that makes it accessible for many, but we’d suggest some experience with current for the best visit. Here you’ll often find schools of fusiliers and snappers swirling around the reef, particularly if there’s a mild current flowing. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics cruising past in the blue too. It’s a solid dive for those looking for classic Maldivian reef action without extreme depths.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.401300, 72.897400
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
26m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: R.Villingili 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 Kudathulhaadhoo 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 Kudathulhaadhoo 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