Vaadhoo thila
Venture into the depths of Vaadhoo Thila, a renowned dive site situated in the middle of the channel. This deep-water marvel offers an immersive experience with its top reef starting at 10m and extending down to a maximum depth of 40m, adorned with stunning corals.
Immerse yourself in a diverse aquatic ecosystem as you encounter an impressive array of marine life. Vaadhoo Thila is home to an assortment of fascinating creatures, including grey reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, napoleons, eagle rays, snappers, tunas, turtles, and various trevallies.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 20m, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable underwater adventure. It is suitable for advanced and expert divers seeking to explore the depths of the Maldives. Located in Raa, Maldives, Vaadhoo Thila is a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Vaadhoo thila
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Vaadhoo thila
Depth
24m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Vaadhoo thila
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
23.1 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
43.62km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
6.75s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Vaadhoo thila
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.359629629629629/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.94m, Wind 13.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.948676456876457/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Vaadhoo 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: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.94m (7.2s), Wind: 13.6 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 17.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Vaadhoo thilaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Vaadhoo 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 Vaadhoo thila
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Vaadhoo thila
Ideal Conditions for Vaadhoo 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 Vaadhoo thila
Vaadhoo 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 1.6m 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 17, 2026