Lohi Kandu Thila
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 - Lohi Kandu Thila offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Lohi Kandu Thila is one of those deeper pinnacles in South Malé that we like to save for a good current. Drop down onto the reef top around 15 metres, often packed with fusiliers, and let the flow take you along the eastern side. We've often found grey reef sharks cruising out in the blue here, along with smaller reef sharks tucked into the overhangs, so keep an eye out. The thila itself is nicely colonised by soft corals, particularly in the deeper sections. It’s a solid intermediate dive, best enjoyed when the current is pushing through and bringing the bigger stuff with it.
Typical Lohi Kandu 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Lohi Kandu Thila
Dive shops near Lohi Kandu Thila
Fiha Dive Center
Tauchcenter
Sun Diving School
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lohi Kandu Thila
Lohi Kandu Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lohi Kandu Thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.81, 73.42) (0km away)
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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