Deep Thila
Protected Area
Ga.Hithaadhoo Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Deep Thila offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Deep Thila, a pinnacle site in Vaavu Atoll, offers a solid dive for those comfortable at intermediate depths. The top of the reef sits around 15m, then drops down to 29m at the sand. We usually find schooling snapper and fusiliers here, often attracting the bigger pelagics. Keep an eye out into the blue for grey reef sharks cruising by. It’s a good choice for a second dive of the day, with decent visibility typically around 20-25m.
Typical Deep 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 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Deep Thila
Dive shops near Deep Thila
Rahaa Dive Center
Maldives Resilient Reefs
Reveries Scuba Zone
DivePoint Vadoo
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Deep Thila
Deep Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Deep 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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