Thin Thila - North Malé Atoll

Thin Thila is a good one for shaking off the travel dust. This shallow reef, topping out at 20 meters, is a gentle introduction to Maldivian diving, perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a relaxed afternoon. We’ve found it reliably hosts schools of fusiliers and snapper, often with a few reef sharks cruising by in the blue. Keep an eye on the sand patches for garden eels poking their heads out. It’s a comfortable, easy drift, letting you focus on the little things without fighting current.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.275100, 73.364800
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
20m
Difficulty
Beginner

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 Thin 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 Thin 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