Dive-site story
Situated along the lagoon edge of Thilamaafushi Island in Lhaviyani Atoll, this fringing reef extends from shallow coral flats into a gentle outer slope. Divers encounter mixed hard coral structures alongside patches of sea grass and scattered bommies. Marine life is typical of interior atoll channels, featuring resident sea turtles grazing near reef crests and juvenile reef sharks patrolling the drop-off.
Frequent encounters with resident green sea turtles and hawksbills grazing across the upper reef
Sheltered slope topography suitable for training sessions, leisurely orientation dives, and night diving
Regular sightings of blacktip reef sharks and resting stingrays on sandy patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings the calmest surface conditions and highest underwater visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tawny nurse sharkNebrius ferrugineus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
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