Deep Thila - Vaavu Atoll

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.

Location
Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
1.815400, 73.334700
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
29m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Ga.Hithaadhoo Sarahahdhu

Best Time to Dive in Vaavu Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Vaavu Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.5°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.7°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.5°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 29.8°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Vaavu Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Deep Thila

Marine Life in Vaavu Atoll

Home to 53 recorded species including 20 reef fish, 9 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 4 sharks & rays, 4 crabs & lobsters, 3 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Deep Thila

Based on average water temperature of 29.6°C, currents 19 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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