Deep Boulder Thila
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Deep Boulder Thila offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Deep Boulder Thila in Vaavu Atoll offers a relaxed drift around a single, substantial pinnacle. We found it’s a good spot for easing back into things or for newer divers getting comfortable with Maldivian currents. The main attraction here is often the schools of fusiliers, sometimes so thick they create a shimmering wall, with a few inquisitive reef sharks patrolling the edges. It’s not a dramatic drop-off, more of a gentle slope with scattered coral patches, but the fish life can be surprisingly active, especially on an incoming tide.
Typical Deep Boulder 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Deep Boulder Thila
Dive shops near Deep Boulder Thila
Rahaa Dive Center
Reveries Scuba Zone
DivePoint Vadoo
Maldives Resilient Reefs
Maalifushi Marine Sports Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Deep Boulder Thila
Deep Boulder Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Deep Boulder Thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.8, 73.35) (23km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.5–30.9°C
Current Speed
9.85 cm/s
Direction: NE (66°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.137 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.12 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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