Thavatha
Protected Area
R.Villingili Thila
Why dive here
Thavatha is a dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Thavatha in Baa Atoll is a relaxed dive, topping out at 21m, making it perfect for newer divers. The reef here hosts an easy pace, with plenty of small reef fish flitting through the corals. We often spot various anemonefish and schooling fusiliers, just gently drifting along. It's a nice site for getting comfortable in the water.
Typical Thavatha 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Euro-Divers Niva Dhigali Maldives
DivePoint Meedhupparu
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Dive Center
TGI Fasmendoo
Koamas by Jalboot @ Kudakurathu
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Thavatha
Thavatha Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Thavatha, 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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