Helengeli Thila
Protected Area
K.Makunudhoo Kan'duolhi
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Helengeli Thila offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Helengeli Thila, a solid intermediate dive in North Malé Atoll, offers a good taste of a Maldivian pinnacle. We’ve found the best approach is often a drift along its slopes, letting the current do the work. Keep an eye out for resident grey reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections, particularly where the thila drops to its maximum depth of 26m. You'll likely spot schools of blue-striped snapper congregating around the overhangs, and we’ve seen eagle rays glide past on more than one occasion. It’s a dependable dive, well-suited for those comfortable with some current and looking for classic Maldivian pelagic encounters.
Typical Helengeli 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 Helengeli Thila
Helengeli Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Helengeli 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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