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

    Nakatcha 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 - Nakatcha 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

    Nakatcha Thila is a classic Maldivian pinnacle dive, rising from the sandy bottom. You’ll find schools of snappers and fusiliers congregating around the reef, often with reef sharks cruising by in the blue. It’s a solid choice for a drift dive when the currents are running, offering a chance to see pelagics and good coral coverage on the top of the thila. This site suits divers comfortable with some current looking for a reliable reef shark encounter.

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    Feena by Diverland (Diving School)

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    Dive Ocean

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nakatcha Thila

    Nakatcha Thila Ocean Conditions

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

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    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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