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    Thumba Caves dive site
    cave
    39m
    Intermediate
    North Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Makunudhoo Kan'duolhi

    Thumba Caves

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    K.Makunudhoo Kan'duolhi

    Why dive here

    With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Thumba Caves offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive · max 39m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    We’ve always enjoyed a good cave or overhang, and Thumba Caves offers some nice swim-throughs to explore. It’s not a deep dive, only going down to 39 metres, but there are plenty of interesting nooks and crannies. You’ll find white-tip reef sharks often resting in the sandy patches, and the overhangs themselves shelter schooling fusiliers and glassfish. An intermediate dive, it's a solid choice for those looking to add a bit of overhead environment to their logbook without getting too technical.

    Typical Thumba Caves Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m39m max~20 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Deep dive (39m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Thumba Caves

    Thumba Caves Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Thumba Caves, 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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