Bidu Thila
Protected Area
Karibeyru Thila
Why dive here
With 98+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Bidu Thila offers some of Rasdhoo Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Bidu Thila is a solid pinnacle dive in Rasdhoo Atoll. It’s a good spot to settle in, maybe your first thila dive, offering plenty of Staghorn corals across its slopes. We often find ourselves just hanging out, watching the wrasse dart through the reef, and the table corals provide a nice backdrop. The currents here are generally pretty manageable, making it a good choice for newer divers looking to get a feel for Maldivian pinnacles without being pushed too hard. While it might not blow your mind, it’s a consistently pleasant dive.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bidu Thila
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TGI Maldives Halaveli Diving
Ellaidhoo Chaaya Reef
Nakai Maayafushi Diving Center
Noovilu Sports
Joy Dive Safari Island
Diving Centers Werner Lau Bathala
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bidu Thila
Bidu Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bidu Thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.03, 72.87) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.1–31.1°C
Current Speed
14.32 cm/s
Direction: E (102.1°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.094 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.24 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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