Vaadhoo thila
Protected Area
Sh.Bolissafaru Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
Vaadhoo 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.
Vaadhoo Thila, sitting in Baa Atoll, offers a pretty reliable dive when the currents are playing nice. It’s a pinnacle, topping out around 26 metres, so intermediate divers will find it comfortable. We’ve often found the best action on the deeper sections, where grey reef sharks cruise the edges. Look for schooling snapper and barracuda hanging out in the blue, and keep an eye on the overhangs for sleeping nurse sharks. It’s a solid morning dive, usually quiet enough to feel like you have the place to yourself.
Typical Vaadhoo 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 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Vaadhoo thila
Vaadhoo thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vaadhoo 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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