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    Kuda Rah thila dive site
    pinnacle
    10-30m
    Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
    Aa.Kudarah Thila

    Kuda Rah thila

    Best months: Sep–Dec

    Protected Area

    Aa.Kudarah Thila

    Why dive here

    With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Kuda Rah thila offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeSep–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Sea Turtles and Whale Sharks · 45+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Kuda Rah thila in Vaavu Atoll delivers a solid Maldives pinnacle dive, especially for those hoping to spot some larger pelagics. We’ve had good luck here with blacktip reef sharks circling the edges, and on a few occasions, a whale shark has cruised by in the blue. Keep an eye out for the seagrass beds around the shallower parts, which sometimes attract turtles. It’s a good choice for divers comfortable with moderate currents, offering reliable shark sightings without being overly challenging.

    Typical Kuda Rah thila Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5417:5712h 3m daylightGolden hour 17:30

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kuda Rah thila

    Kuda Rah thila Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kuda Rah thila, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.8, 73.35) (23km away)

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    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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