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    Nursery Thila dive site
    pinnacle
    18m
    Beginner
    Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
    Ga.Hithaadhoo Sarahahdhu

    Nursery Thila

    Best months: Sep–Dec

    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 - Nursery 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 18m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Nursery Thila is a neat little pinnacle in Vaavu Atoll, perfect for getting your fins wet if you’re newer to diving. The top of the reef sits around 18 metres, making it an easy, relaxed dive where you can take your time. We’ve often spotted plenty of juvenile reef fish darting around the corals, earning the site its name, along with the occasional reef shark cruising by a little further out. It’s a great spot for building confidence and just enjoying a calm swim.

    Typical Nursery Thila Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m18m max~50 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nursery Thila

    Nursery Thila Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Nursery 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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