Kuda Rah Thila

Kuda Rah, Ari Atoll, Maldivesreef30 m maxintermediate

Conditions & tides

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Good · 5/5

conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 8 AM–6 PM.

Wind11 kn WNW

Current~0.3 kn SE · model

Swell

0.3 m · 7s · SSE

Water

30 °C

Max depth

30 m

Conditions through the day

7 AM7 PM

Calmest current near slack — 06:30 & 18:00 local

Sunrise 05:53 · Sunset 17:51 local

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On-face swell 0.0 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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About this site

Kuda Rah Thila is a protected marine area located in the South Ari Atoll region of the Maldives, roughly two hours from Hangnaameedhoo, and is regarded as one of the most beautiful reefs in the area. The site features large overhangs draped in sea fans, a narrow arch suited to swim-through photography, and depths ranging from 12 m down to 30 m, making it well suited to intermediate divers.

The fish life is arranged in distinct layers: fusiliers occupy the upper water column, schools of trevallies, bannerfish, and triggerfish move through the mid-water, and thousands of blue-striped snappers concentrate near the seafloor, producing a dense, shimmering effect. Grey reef sharks, jackfish, and ghost pipefish are also recorded at the site, and the abundant soft corals and gorgonian sea fans provide strong opportunities for both macro and wide-angle photography.

Kuda Rah Thila is diveable year-round. The site sits on the route toward the whale shark zone at Maamigili Out Reef, and depending on the season and prevailing sightings, a visit there may follow the thila dive.

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