Maldives · South Ari Atoll

Kudarah Thila

Also known as: Kuda Rah Thila

Best time to dive

December to May

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Manta rayLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - depth and current profile make it a scuba site

Safety notes

Strong/funneling currents (may require negative entry), current confining divers to leeward side, cave feature requiring care and good buoyancy control

Permits & fees

Confirmed Marine Protected Area status; no specific diving fee/permit cost found (Maldives Green Tax is an accommodation charge, not a dive-site fee)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kudarah

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.