Valu 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 - Valu Thila offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Valu Thila is a good spot for a relaxed dive in Vaavu. It's a modest pinnacle, topping out at 24 metres, which makes it very approachable for newer divers. We often find schools of blue-striped snappers hovering over the reef, and white-tip reef sharks like to cruise the perimeter. You’ll see plenty of anemones with resident clownfish, too. It’s a gentle drift, usually, making for an easy introduction to Maldivian diving without the intense currents you can find elsewhere.
Typical Valu 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 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Valu Thila
Dive shops near Valu Thila
Rahaa Dive Center
Maldives Resilient Reefs
Reveries Scuba Zone
DivePoint Vadoo
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Valu Thila
Valu Thila Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Valu 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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