Lily manta point
Protected Area
Aa.Kudarah Thila
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Lily manta point offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Lily Manta Point in South Ari Atoll is a reliable spot for manta ray encounters, especially during the right season. It’s an easy, relatively shallow dive, topping out at 18 meters, which makes it perfect for newer divers or those who just want to relax and watch the show. We usually position ourselves near the cleaning stations and just wait for the mantas to come in for their spa treatment. You’ll often see several large reef mantas circling, sometimes so close you feel the water move. It can get a little busy with other boats, but the manta action often makes up for it.
Typical Lily manta point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lily manta point
Lily manta point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lily manta point, 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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