Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Protected Area
Rasdhoo-Madivaru Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 133+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Thoddoo Turtle, or Vella Ulhey Than as the locals call it, is a lovely shallow reef in North Ari Atoll. At a max depth of 20 metres, it's a calm spot that's ideal for newer divers looking to get comfortable. We often find several green sea turtles resting on the coral bommies or cruising past, unbothered by our presence. Keep an eye out for smaller reef fish too, like angelfish and butterflyfish darting through the soft corals. It's not a thrill-a-minute drift, but it’s a consistently pleasant dive for getting up close with some relaxed reef residents.
Typical Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Dive shops near Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Maldivica Divers Thoddoo
PDH Maldives Prv Ltd
Drop Dive Maldives
Kuramathi Dive Club
Murakabay Maldives
Bodu Manta Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than
Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Thoddoo Turtle / Vella Ulhey Than, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.26, 72.96) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.2–30.6°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.46 m/s
14.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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