Kani Thila
Protected Area
K.Huraa Kan'doo Faa Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Kani Thila offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Kani Thila sits as a decent dive in North Malé, not often topping the "must-do" lists but consistently delivering a solid dive, especially when the conditions line up. Dropping down to 21 meters, it’s an intermediate spot, mostly due to currents that can kick up a bit. We’ve found the best action often happens along the edges of the reef when there's a moderate flow, pulling in grey reef sharks and schooling fusiliers. It's a relaxed site for those who appreciate a good drift over a thriving coral bommie without the usual circus.
Typical Kani 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Kani Thila
Dive shops near Kani Thila
Euro-Divers Club Med Kani
Scuba Divine
DivePoint HudhuranFushi
Euro-Divers Club Med Finolhu Villas
Maldivian Academy of Diving
Sea Star Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kani Thila
Kani Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kani 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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