Orimas Thila
Protected Area
Aa.Orimas Thila
Why dive here
With 98+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Orimas Thila offers some of Rasdhoo Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Orimas Thila is one of those Rasdhoo pinnacles that really delivers when the current picks up. We’ve found the best approach is to drop in up-current and let it carry you over the top, keeping an eye out for grey reef sharks circling the deeper edges. There's usually a good show of schooling fusiliers here too, often so dense they practically obscure the reef. This spot is a solid intermediate dive, best enjoyed when there's a bit of a push to bring out the action.
Typical Orimas 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Orimas Thila
Dive shops near Orimas Thila
Ellaidhoo Chaaya Reef
Joy Dive Safari Island
TGI Maldives Halaveli Diving
Noovilu Sports
Nakai Maayafushi Diving Center
Scuba Therapy Dive center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Orimas Thila
Orimas Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Orimas 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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