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Villingilli Thila

Located on the offshore plateau between Raa and Baa Atoll in the Maldives, the captivating dive site of Villingilli Island features a remarkable Small Thila. Offering an exhilarating experience, divers can effortlessly jump into the crystal-clear blue water on the eastern edge of the Thila, just above the plateau. Drift along for approximately 30m towards the Thila, then gradually ascend to explore its stunning depths. Be prepared for the strong currents that prevail here!

This underwater paradise is home to an impressive array of marine life, including eagle rays, gray reef sharks, giant stingrays, Napoleon wrasses, scorpionfish, and, during the right season, magnificent manta rays. With an outstanding visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 25m, this dive site caters to advanced and expert divers seeking an unforgettable adventure in the Maldives.

Discover the beauty of Villingilli Island, conveniently close to Raa, Maldives. Book your dive now!

Diving Conditions Score for Villingilli Thila

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Villingilli Thila

Depth

25m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Villingilli Thila

Wave Height

1.08m

Wind Speed

12.3 m/s

Water Temp

29.4°C

Visibility

35.7km

Cloud Cover

97%

Wave Period

8.75s

Air Temperature

29°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.476066255144033/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 9.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.132151476793249/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Villingilli 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 (8.1s), Wind: 9.3 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 7.9 m/s

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

March
Score: 9.7
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Villingilli Thila

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.1m / 39.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Villingilli Thila

Villingilli 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). 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 19, 2026

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