Reethi Thila - Baa Atoll

Reethi Thila is a solid pinnacle dive in Baa Atoll, one we often swing by when we’re in the area. It’s not the biggest thila you’ll ever dive, bottoming out around 22 meters, but it’s got a good feel to it. We usually find schools of blue-striped snappers hanging around the overhangs, and we’ve seen eagle rays glide past on more than a few occasions. It’s an intermediate dive, straightforward enough for those comfortable with a bit of current, which can pick up a little here. A good spot to relax into a drift and just watch the reef go by.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.735600, 72.866800
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
22m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: N.Fohdhipparu Finolhu 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 Reethi 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 Reethi 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