Ukulhas Thila - Rasdhoo Atoll

Ukulhas Thila, perched on Ari Atoll’s northern rim, consistently delivers. We often hear it praised for manta ray encounters, especially between December and March, and for good reason. Even outside manta season though, this pinnacle dive is well worth your time. Our usual approach involves dropping in up-current, letting the prevailing flow carry us towards the thila itself, which bottoms out around 30 metres. Keep an eye out for grey reef sharks patrolling the deeper edges and schools of fusiliers swirling like silver clouds. It's a drift dive, so it suits those comfortable with a bit of movement.

Location
Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.025000, 72.866700

Marine Protected Area: Aa.Maayaa Thila

Best Time to Dive in Rasdhoo Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Rasdhoo Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.6°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 30.7°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.7°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.8°C
  • September: 29.6°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 29.4°C
  • December: 29.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Rasdhoo Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Ukulhas Thila

Marine Life in Rasdhoo Atoll

Home to 104 recorded species including 42 hard corals, 42 reef fish, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Ukulhas Thila

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 16 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