Maafaru Thila
Protected Area
R.Villingili Thila
Why dive here
Maafaru 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.
Maafaru Thila is a solid little pinnacle dive in Baa Atoll, a nice gentle introduction to the area if you’re just getting your fins wet. It’s pretty shallow, topping out at 22m, which means plenty of bottom time to just cruise around and soak it all in. You'll often find white tip reef sharks circling the edges, and the top of the thila tends to be busy with schools of fusiliers and snappers. It’s a comfortable dive, well-suited for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon underwater without battling strong currents.
Typical Maafaru 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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TGI Fasmendoo
Dive Center
Euro-Divers Niva Dhigali Maldives
DivePoint Meedhupparu
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Ocean Dive Centre Maamunagau
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maafaru Thila
Maafaru Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maafaru 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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