Fana Thila
What truly sets this dive site apart is its diverse marine life. The top reef is teeming with magnificent hard corals, making it a haven for coral enthusiasts. While diving here, you can expect to encounter fascinating creatures like octopuses, turtles, scorpionfish, and schools of fusiliers. These shimmering fish attract the attention of impressive predators such as blue fin trevallys and tunas, enhancing the thrill of your dive. Additionally, this site is home to an abundance of snappers, completing the vibrant underwater ecosystem.
With a maximum depth of 19m and a visibility of 18m, divers of all levels can enjoy this underwater paradise. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or expert, there is something for everyone to discover and appreciate at this remarkable dive site. So, gear up and get ready to explore the wonders beneath the surface at this sensational dive site in Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Fana Thila
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fana Thila
Depth
19m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Fana Thila
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
12.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.5°C
Visibility
38.72km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
8.35s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Fana Thila
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.295653892215569/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 15.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.836027642276423/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Fana 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.66m (8.35s), Wind: 15.2 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 8.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fana ThilaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fana 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 Fana Thila
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Fana Thila
Ideal Conditions for Fana Thila
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fana Thila
Fana 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 1.8m 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 23, 2026