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Loley Thila

Loley Thila is a renowned dive site located in the southern part of Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives. It is advisable to reach this site via liveaboard, as the number of tourist islands in the vicinity is relatively limited.

This dive site is highly regarded for its abundance of grey reef sharks swimming in schools. Additionally, divers can encounter schools of various fish, captivating red-toothed triggerfish, intriguing scorpionfish, and other macro marine life on the thila itself.

Diving enthusiasts who have a passion for sharks will find Loley Thila to be a perfect destination. Beginning the descent through the azure waters onto the pinnacle, one can witness graceful grey reef sharks peacefully circling around, accompanied by schools of jacks and occasional silvertip sharks. If the current is favorable, the second half of the dive allows for exploration of the awe-inspiring marine life inhabiting the thila. It is even possible to spot a resting zebra shark within this remarkable ecosystem.

With a maximum depth of 29 meters and visibility reaching up to 0 meters, divers of all levels - beginners, advanced, and experts - can enjoy the adventure Loley Thila has to offer. Its close proximity to Shaviyani, Maldives makes it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts from around the globe.

Remember, Loley Thila is a must-visit dive site for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater experience in the Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for Loley 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 Loley Thila

Depth

29m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Loley Thila

Wave Height

1.26m

Wind Speed

18.3 m/s

Water Temp

29°C

Visibility

21.88km

Cloud Cover

88%

Wave Period

8.3s

Air Temperature

28.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 6.873166666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.32m, Wind 15.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.6583/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Loley 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
14:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.32m (8.4s), Wind: 15.7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 20.5 m/s

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

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Loley Thila

February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Loley Thila

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Loley Thila

Loley Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°C) and December the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 1, 2026

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