Dive-site story
Located in the South Ari Atoll, Kudarah Thila is a protected marine sanctuary consisting of four coral pinnacles rising from the seabed. Deep overhangs and undercut canyons connect the blocks, carpeted in sea fans and soft corals. The current often whips past the corners, stacking massive schools of snappers and attracting hunting pelagics into the blue.
Vast school of bluestripe snappers blanketing the reef top and swim-throughs
Expansive undercut overhangs lined with sea fans and whip corals
Frequent flybys from grey reef sharks and hunting giant trevallies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings clear water and settled surface conditions to South Ari Atoll.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestripe snapperLutjanus kasmira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey reef sharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowback fusilierCaesio xanthonota | Common |
Marine forecast
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