Kudobe Thila - North Malé Atoll

Kudobe Thila sits a little deeper, topping out at 28 meters, which tends to keep some of the crowds away. It’s a good spot for intermediate divers comfortable managing their depth. We’ve found the soft corals here can be quite striking, really vibrant purples and oranges, especially if you catch it when the current is mild and they’re fully extended. You’ll usually see a good few reef sharks cruising the perimeter, along with schools of fusiliers darting around the bommies. It’s a nice steady dive, rewarding those who take their time to look closely.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.277800, 73.364600
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
28m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: K.Giraavaru Kudahaa

Best Time to Dive in North Malé Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in North Malé Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.6°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.9°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in North Malé Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Kudobe Thila

Marine Life in North Malé Atoll

Home to 101 recorded species including 42 reef fish, 41 hard corals, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Kudobe Thila

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories