Velassaru Thila
Protected Area
Gulhifalhu Medhugaionna Kohlavaanee
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Velassaru Thila offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Velassaru Thila is a solid pinnacle dive in South Malé Atoll. It’s a good spot for seeing reef sharks cruising the deeper edges, along with the usual cast of fusiliers and snappers that congregate around these formations. We’ve found it generally suitable for divers with some experience, as currents can pick up around the thila. Visibility tends to be decent, making for comfortable viewing of the coral growth on the pinnacle’s slopes.
Typical Velassaru Thila Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Velassaru Thila
Velassaru Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Velassaru 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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