Reethi Thila
This site is renowned for its abundance of grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, schools of batfish, snappers, and the possibility of spotting majestic manta rays during the right season. Additionally, seafans, gorgonians, and whip corals enhance the visual appeal of the site.
Situated in the Maldives, in close proximity to Raa, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 22 meters with a visibility of 17 meters. Due to its unique features, it is highly recommended for advanced and expert divers seeking an extraordinary underwater adventure.
Enhance your dive experience at this remarkable dive site in the Maldives!
Diving Conditions Score for Reethi Thila
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Reethi Thila
Depth
22m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Reethi Thila
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
14.9 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
39.38km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
7.7s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Reethi Thila
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.655651214128036/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 16.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.1682578366445915/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Reethi 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.96m (7.55s), Wind: 16.2 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 18.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Reethi ThilaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Reethi 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 Reethi Thila
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Reethi Thila
Ideal Conditions for Reethi Thila
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Reethi Thila
Reethi Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (22.8°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). January 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 - Jun 18, 2026