Veyvah Tila - South Malé Atoll

Veyvah Tila sits comfortably in South Malé, a friendly pinnacle that's a good introduction to Maldivian diving. We often take newer divers here, or those looking for an easy second dive. Dropping to 24 meters, it's a relaxed drift around the coral blocks, keeping an eye out for whitetip reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom. You’ll usually spot schools of fusiliers here, maybe a turtle munching on the corals. It’s a solid, undemanding dive, not going to blow your mind, but reliably pleasant.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
2.954400, 73.575600
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
24m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Lhazikuraadi/Hakura Thila

Best Time to Dive in South Malé Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in South Malé Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 29.7°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in South Malé Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Veyvah Tila

Marine Life in South Malé Atoll

Home to 106 recorded species including 44 reef fish, 41 hard corals, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Veyvah Tila

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 19 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories