Bodu Thila
Protected Area
K.Rasfari Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Bodu Thila offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Bodu Thila is a nice relaxed drift in North Malé, good for getting your bearings in Maldivian currents. The thila itself isn't huge, but it's got some lovely coral formations that are slowly recovering. We've often spotted white-tip reef sharks cruising the deeper edges and schools of fusiliers hanging out mid-water. It’s a solid choice for beginners looking to experience a gentle drift without getting too overwhelmed.
Typical Bodu 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 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bodu Thila
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Marine Centre
Huvafen Fushi/Float
Marine Center Vabbinfaru-Ihuru
Divers Baros Maldives
Coco Dive Bodu Hithi
SUB AQUA Divecenter Thulhagiri
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bodu Thila
Bodu Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bodu Thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.43, 73.52) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 27.9–31.2°C
Current Speed
9 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.226 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.26 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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