Medhu Thila
Medhukuburudhoo Thila offers a great opportunity to encounter the elusive silver tip reef shark and majestic eagle rays, particularly when the right current is present. Don't miss out on this excellent diving spot.
What to expect at Medhukuburudhoo Thila: Napoleon wrasses, turtles, stingrays, moray eels, silver tip sharks, eagle rays, fusiliers, and big eye jack fish, among many other stunning reef fish. The depth ranges from 5 meters to beyond 30 meters.
With visibility reaching up to 15 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this site caters to divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. It is conveniently located close to Shaviyani, Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Medhu Thila
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Medhu Thila
Depth
23m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Medhu Thila
Wave Height
1.64m
Wind Speed
24.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
11.88km
Cloud Cover
88%
Wave Period
7.95s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Medhu Thila
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 5.968733333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.52m, Wind 21.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 5.9928333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Medhu 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: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.46m (7.9s), Wind: 24.1 m/s
Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.52m (8.1s), Wind: 21.3 m/s
Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 21.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Medhu ThilaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Medhu 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 Medhu Thila
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Medhu Thila
Ideal Conditions for Medhu Thila
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
November
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Medhu Thila
Medhu Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°C) and December the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.6m 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). March 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 - Jul 10, 2026