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Nakatcha Thila

Nakatcha Thila - Explore the Magnificent Dive Site in Maldives

Nakatcha Thila is an awe-inspiring dive site that no experienced diver should miss. Located just a 45-minute boat ride away from Hilton Maldives Amingiri, this remarkable underwater paradise offers a truly amazing diving experience. Situated off the coast of Kaafu, Maldives, Nakatcha Thila is a medium-sized reef boasting mesmerizing overhangs and captivating caves adorned with a diverse selection of hard and soft corals.

Perfect for macro photography and videography enthusiasts, this dive site is renowned for its abundant marine life. Napoleon wrasse and whitetip reef sharks are commonly spotted here, along with graceful hawksbill turtles, elusive spiny lobsters, vibrant groupers, graceful snappers, enchanting gorgonians, and stunning angelfish. At Nakatcha Thila, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world inhabited by black groupers, Bengal snappers, and other fascinating Maldivian reef fish. Keep a keen eye on the open blue water surrounding the reef, as you might catch a glimpse of majestic eagle rays passing by.

With optimal visibility stretching to 26 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, this challenging dive site is recommended only for advanced and expert divers. The strong current adds an exciting element to your underwater exploration. Dive deep and witness the thriving coral life, including healthy gorgonians, black corals, whip corals, lobed pore corals, and flourishing staghorn corals.

Embark on a memorable diving adventure at Nakatcha Thila. Book your dive excursion today and experience the wonders of this remarkable dive site in the Maldives.

Note: Visibility and maximum depth are subject to change and may vary depending on the diving conditions.

Diving Conditions Score for Nakatcha Thila

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Nakatcha Thila

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Nakatcha Thila

Wave Height

1.12m

Wind Speed

19.4 m/s

Water Temp

29.5°C

Visibility

37.8km

Cloud Cover

73%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

28.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.491020512820513/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 15.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.078557790927021/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Nakatcha 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.04m (8.45s), Wind: 15.6 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 15.4 m/s

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

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

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

Best Months for Nakatcha Thila

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

Ideal Conditions for Nakatcha Thila

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.5m / 37.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Nakatcha Thila

Nakatcha 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). 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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