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HUDHU THILA

Hudhu Thila offers exceptional macro diving opportunities, making it an ideal destination for divers of all levels. Situated northeast of Le Meridien in the picturesque Maldives, this dive site features a top reef at around 5 meters, gradually descending to a maximum depth of 25 meters. With its enchanting overhangs, Hudhu Thila provides a captivating underwater landscape for divers to explore.

Diving enthusiasts can marvel at the rare pipefish, belonging to the same family as seahorses, along with scorpion fish and nudibranches. Additionally, lobsters, octopus, lionfish, and various kinds of anemone fish, including the endemic Maldivian anemonefish, call Hudhu Thila their home.

Appreciating the intricacies of marine life is the essence of macro diving. It involves capturing the smaller creatures that inhabit the ocean, using specialized lenses for underwater photography. With a visibility of approximately 20 meters, diving at Hudhu Thila allows divers to truly appreciate these remarkable critters.

Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this site offers something for everyone. Its convenient location close to Lhaviyani, Maldives makes it easily accessible to divers seeking a memorable underwater adventure. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hudhu Thila and discover the wonders hidden beneath the water's surface.

Depth: 5 - 25 meters
Experience Level: All levels

Diving Conditions Score for HUDHU THILA

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for HUDHU THILA

Depth

25m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for HUDHU THILA

Wave Height

0.76m

Wind Speed

19.2 m/s

Water Temp

29.1°C

Visibility

35.76km

Cloud Cover

93%

Wave Period

9.3s

Air Temperature

26.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for HUDHU THILA
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Dive Score Chart for HUDHU THILA

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.241985585585585/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 12.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.107811111111111/10.

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

Sunrise at HUDHU THILA: 06:00
Sunset at HUDHU THILA: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at HUDHU 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
17:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.76m (9.25s), Wind: 12.7 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 4.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for HUDHU THILA
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at HUDHU 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 HUDHU THILA

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for HUDHU THILA

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for HUDHU THILA

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.5°C / 68.9°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for HUDHU THILA

HUDHU THILA shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.5°C) and December the coldest (16.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 - Jun 19, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

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