Bodu Thila
Bodu Thila, known as the Big Seamount in the local language, may be smaller than its name suggests. This dive site begins at a shallow depth of 2 meters and descends to approximately 25 meters. The south side of the Thila offers captivating overhangs teeming with diverse macro life, providing an exciting opportunity for exploration.
Apart from the stunning hard corals and abundant marine species commonly found in the Maldives, Bodu Thila is known for its friendly and inquisitive school of batfish that often accompany divers. Prepare to be joined by these fascinating creatures during your dive!
Visibility at Bodu Thila reaches 25 meters, allowing for excellent underwater views. With a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Situated in the captivating country of Maldives, Bodu Thila is located near Kaafu. Don't miss the chance to experience the beauty of this dive site and discover the enchanting underwater world it holds.
Apart from the stunning hard corals and abundant marine species commonly found in the Maldives, Bodu Thila is known for its friendly and inquisitive school of batfish that often accompany divers. Prepare to be joined by these fascinating creatures during your dive!
Visibility at Bodu Thila reaches 25 meters, allowing for excellent underwater views. With a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Situated in the captivating country of Maldives, Bodu Thila is located near Kaafu. Don't miss the chance to experience the beauty of this dive site and discover the enchanting underwater world it holds.
Diving Conditions Score for Bodu Thila
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bodu Thila
Depth
23m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Bodu Thila
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
19.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
42.76km
Cloud Cover
89%
Wave Period
6.45s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bodu Thila
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Dive Score Chart for Bodu Thila
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.767128571428571/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 19 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.198652955082742/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bodu Thila: 06:00
Sunset at Bodu Thila: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bodu 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.8m (7s), Wind: 19 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 18.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bodu ThilaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bodu 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 Bodu Thila
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bodu Thila
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Bodu Thila
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
April
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bodu Thila
Bodu Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.8m 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). February 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 - Jun 18, 2026
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