Baros Thila
Divers can expect to encounter numerous magnificent sea anemones at Baros Thila, which serve as homes to large families of anemone fish. The reef is also known to be frequented by big-nosed unicorn fish, who are playful and enjoy interacting with divers. It's an enchanting sight to witness these fish swimming around, surrounded by your bubbles. Make sure to explore underneath the rocks, as you may come across sleeping nurse sharks, resting lionfish, or even lobsters.
Baros Thila is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. The visibility underwater is around 16 meters, allowing for clear and breathtaking views of the marine life. The maximum depth at this dive site is approximately 19 meters. Located in Kaafu, Maldives, Baros Thila offers an unforgettable diving experience that combines the beauty of rock formations, vibrant sea anemones, and an abundance of marine life.
Depth: 7m to 28+m
Experience Level: All levels
Visibility: 16m
Max depth: 19m
Recommended Diver Level: Beginner, Advanced, Expert
Country: Maldives
Close Location: Kaafu, Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Baros Thila
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Baros Thila
Depth
19m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Baros Thila
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
22.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
35.12km
Cloud Cover
14%
Wave Period
8.65s
Air Temperature
28.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Baros Thila
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.852433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.34m, Wind 16.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.4331000000000005/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Baros Thila are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.34m (8.4s), Wind: 16.8 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.28m (8.2s), Wind: 23 m/s
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 19.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Baros ThilaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baros Thila
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Baros Thila
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Baros Thila
Ideal Conditions for Baros Thila
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Baros Thila
Baros Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026