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NEMO THILA

Nemo Thila, located 60 minutes north of Le Meridien in the Maldives, is a mind-blowing dive site situated within a national park. This awe-inspiring location boasts stunning colors and an abundance of juvenile fish and small sardines beyond your wildest imagination. Prepare to encounter leopard sharks, grey reef sharks, lionfish, lobsters, mantis shrimp, moray eels, and octopus during your underwater adventure. The presence of blue line snappers and vibrant anemones further adds to the enchantment of Nemo Thila. With a depth ranging from 12 to 30 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. The visibility reaches an impressive 23 meters, ensuring you have a clear view of the mesmerizing marine life. Immerse yourself in the wonders of this close location in Lhaviyani, Maldives.

Diving Conditions Score for NEMO 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 NEMO THILA

Depth

27m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for NEMO THILA

Wave Height

0.92m

Wind Speed

19.5 m/s

Water Temp

28.9°C

Visibility

37.24km

Cloud Cover

70%

Wave Period

6.45s

Air Temperature

28.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.390133333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 24 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.97583076923077/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at NEMO 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
13:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.98m (6s), Wind: 24 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 20.5 m/s

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

January
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for NEMO THILA

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.9m / 39.0ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for NEMO THILA

NEMO 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 March with average wave heights of 1.7m 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 15, 2026

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