Sara Thila
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 - Sara Thila offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Sara Thila is a good intermediate reef dive in North Malé Atoll, topping out at 23m. We've found it's a solid drift when the current picks up, taking you along the reef's edge where you’ll usually spot whitetip reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom, especially in the early mornings. Keep an eye out for schooling blue-striped snappers darting through the overhangs, and we often see hawksbill turtles munching on sponges. It’s a reliable spot for a relaxed dive if you’re looking for typical Maldivian reef action without anything too challenging.
Typical Sara 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sara Thila
Dive shops near Sara Thila
Huvafen Fushi/Float
Marine Center Vabbinfaru-Ihuru
Marine Centre
Ocean Explorer Marine Sports
Divers Baros Maldives
Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sara Thila
Sara Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sara 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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