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Fahi Thila

Discover an underwater paradise in the Maldives! Located within the atoll, currents at this dive site are gentle, making it suitable for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 20 meters, it offers an optimal diving experience. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant hard coral life that thrives on both the thila and main reef.

You'll be in awe of the abundance of stingrays that inhabit this incredible dive site. Keep your eyes peeled for the rare guitar ray and majestic eagle rays. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of magnificent manta rays gracing the reef with their presence.

Fahi Thila, situated north of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, is just a short 35-minute boat ride away from the breathtaking shores of Shaviyani. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this remarkable diving destination! Expect encounters with rays of all kinds, including stingrays, eagle rays, guitar rays, and occasional manta rays. Get ready to be mesmerized by the graceful movements of moray eels, garden eels, and an array of vibrant reef fish.

Recommended for divers of all proficiency levels - beginners, advanced, and experts alike. Dive into an adventure and explore the underwater wonders of Fahi Thila in the Maldives.

(Note: Visibility: 14m, Max depth: 18m)

Diving Conditions Score for Fahi Thila

7.1
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Fahi Thila

Depth

18m

Visibility

14m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Fahi Thila

Wave Height

1.74m

Wind Speed

29.3 m/s

Water Temp

29°C

Visibility

42.56km

Cloud Cover

20%

Wave Period

6.95s

Air Temperature

29.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fahi Thila
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Dive Score Chart for Fahi Thila

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.5725/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.52m, Wind 28.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.167633333333334/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Fahi Thila: 06:00
Sunset at Fahi Thila: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Fahi 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.52m (7.4s), Wind: 28.4 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 25.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Fahi Thila
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fahi 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 Fahi Thila

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Fahi Thila

January
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Fahi Thila

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.5m / 41.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.5m / 4.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Fahi Thila

Fahi Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°C) and December the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.5m 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). January 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 6, 2026

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