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    Appa Thila dive site
    pinnacle
    21m
    Beginner
    South Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

    Appa Thila

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

    Why dive here

    With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Appa Thila offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 100+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 21m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Appa Thila, a solid pinnacle dive in South Malé, offers a comfortable entry point for newer divers. The top of the thila sits around 21 metres, making it an easy profile to manage. We've seen plenty of schooling snapper here, along with the usual reef residents darting between the coral heads. It’s a good spot to get your fins wet and enjoy a relaxed dive without battling strong currents, which can be a real factor in other parts of the atoll. Think gentle exploration rather than high-octane drift.

    Typical Appa Thila Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m21m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd

    11km away
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    Dive Center

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Appa Thila

    Appa Thila Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Appa Thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.81, 73.42) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    85°F · Range: 28.5–30.4°C

    Current Speed

    15 cm/s

    Direction: SE (143.1°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.266 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    35.25 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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