Maafushi 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 - Maafushi Thila offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Maafushi Thila is a solid pinnacle dive in South Malé, a spot we often suggest for its reliable fish action. Drop down onto the reef and you’ll usually find clouds of Ternate chromis, reflecting the light like scattered jewels. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the Palespot eviota darting among the corals, and the brightly patterned Bennett's pufferfish. If the current is mild, it's a relaxed drift, but even with a bit of flow, it’s a good chance to see larger schools of cardinalfish schooling near the shelter of the reef. We'd say it's a good choice for divers looking for a classic Maldivian thila experience without overwhelming currents.
Nearest Dive Centres to Maafushi Thila
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Eco Dive Club
Maldives Passion
Sinai dive club Maldives
Maafushi Dive Center
Aquafanatics
Maafushi Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maafushi Thila
Maafushi Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maafushi 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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