Rasgefaanu Thila (Kaiser Thila) - North Malé Atoll

Rasgefaanu Thila, often called Kaiser Thila, offers a pleasant drift over a coral reef in North Malé. It's not the Maldives' most dramatic dive, but it's reliably good for a relaxed current ride. We often see schools of bannerfish and snappers hanging around the reef's edge, and there’s usually a few reef sharks patrolling deeper. At 27 metres max, it’s an easy run for newer divers looking to experience a classic Maldivian drift without too much effort.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.359500, 73.386700
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
27m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: K.Rasfari Sarahahdhu

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 Rasgefaanu Thila (Kaiser 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 Rasgefaanu Thila (Kaiser 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