Kudarah Thila
Protected Area
South Ari Marine Protected Area
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Kudarah Thila offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Kudarah Thila is one of those spots that really shows off what a protected area can do. This pinnacle, just a small reef, sits right in the path of currents pushing in from the open ocean, which means a steady parade of reef sharks, eagle rays, and schooling snappers often hang around. We’ve found it’s best to hit this site on an incoming current to really appreciate the fish action, especially when navigating around the overhangs and ledges starting around 12 meters. It’s a great dive for anyone comfortable with a bit of current and keen to see healthy reef life up close.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kudarah Thila
Kudarah Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kudarah Thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.49, 72.9) (16km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.3–30.9°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.42 m/s
14.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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