Thin Thila
Thin Thila offers both small and big marine life, making it a diver's paradise. Despite being a channel dive site known for larger fish species, this site surprises with an abundance of macro life. You can expect to encounter nudibranchs, anemone fish, squad shrimp, sea stars, and cleaner shrimp, which have all made this reef their home. Keep a lookout in the blue waters away from the reef for hunting tunas, jack fish, and eagle rays. Additionally, the occasional white tip shark can be spotted lazing about, while sting rays can be found peacefully resting in the sand.
The coral coverage at Thin Thila is impressive, with an overall beautiful and healthy coral life. Divers will have the opportunity to swim among large groups of schooling blue striped snappers, adding to the charm of this dive site. The visibility here is around 18 meters, and the maximum depth reaches 19 meters.
Thin Thila welcomes divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, and even advanced divers who can handle strong currents. With its diverse marine life and captivating underwater scenery, this dive site in Maldives offers a memorable experience for every enthusiast.
Diving Conditions Score for Thin Thila
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Thin Thila
Depth
19m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Thin Thila
Wave Height
0.86m
Wind Speed
14.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
43.06km
Cloud Cover
95%
Wave Period
6.35s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Thin Thila
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.8133469483568065/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 16.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.414861403508771/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Thin 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: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.82m (7.1s), Wind: 16.3 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 8.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Thin ThilaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Thin 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 Thin Thila
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Thin Thila
Ideal Conditions for Thin Thila
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Thin Thila
Thin 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 1.7m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026