DivePlnr
    Kandu Thila dive site
    pinnacle
    North Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Rasfari Sarahahdhu

    Kandu Thila

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    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 - Kandu Thila offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 95+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterPinnacle dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Kandu Thila is a classic Maldivian pinnacle dive, often busy but for good reason. We’ve found the best approach is to hook in and watch the show, especially on an incoming current. Expect grey reef sharks cruising the edge, eagle rays gliding past, and schools of fusiliers so thick they block the light. It’s a drift dive for experienced divers comfortable with stronger currents.

    Today05:5317:5512h 2m daylightGolden hour 17:28

    Nearest Dive Centres to Kandu Thila

    Dive shops near Kandu Thila

    Huvafen Fushi/Float

    3km away
    Web
    Courses

    Coco Dive Bodu Hithi

    6km away
    Web
    Phone
    Courses

    Marine Center Vabbinfaru-Ihuru

    11km away
    Web
    Phone
    Courses

    Marine Centre

    12km away

    Divers Baros Maldives

    14km away
    Web
    Courses

    Ocean Explorer Marine Sports

    14km away
    Web
    Phone
    View all dive centres in North Malé Atoll

    Reviews for Kandu Thila

    Sign in to write a review

    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kandu Thila

    Kandu Thila Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kandu Thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.43, 73.52) (4km away)

    ExcellentGreatGoodFairPoor★Best monthsThis month

    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)

    Check travel advisory for Maldives

    Plan & book

    Ways to dive North Malé Atoll, from day trips to liveaboards.

    Day trips & courses

    via GetYourGuide

    Guided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.

    Find dive trips in North Malé Atoll

    Places to stay

    via Booking.com

    Hotels and dive resorts near North Malé Atoll.

    Search stays in North Malé Atoll

    Dive insurance

    Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.

    Dive insurance explained

    Partner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

    Where to Stay near Kandu Thila

    Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Back to North Malé Atoll