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    Sunlight Thila dive site
    pinnacle
    10-30m
    North Malé Atoll, Maldives
    Lankan/Nassimo Thila

    Sunlight Thila

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    Lankan/Nassimo Thila

    Why dive here

    With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Sunlight 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 · max 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Sunlight Thila is a smaller pinnacle in North Malé, best known for its resident grey reef sharks. We’ve found they hang out at the deeper edges, often joined by eagle rays cruising past. It's a drift dive, so suitable for divers comfortable with currents and keeping an eye on their buddy. We’d suggest this spot for those looking to tick off some pelagics without too much fuss.

    Typical Sunlight Thila Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sunlight Thila

    Sunlight Thila Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sunlight 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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