Dhega Thila
Location: South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 30m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 3.854321, 72.750547 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Tags:
- Drift, Boat Dive, Photography, Marine Life
Overview
Dhega Thila is a famous, advanced scuba site in the Maldives' South Ari Atoll. It is a submerged reef or "thila". The site features steep walls, overhangs, and swim-throughs. It sits at depths between 5 and 30 meters. Currents can get very strong.The pinnacle is shaped by a labyrinth of caves and holes. Gorgonians, soft corals, and colorful sea fans cover the rock. Divers often spot whitetip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and eagle rays cruising the edge. ,
Access: Boat access
Marine life: whitetip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays
Safety: Strong current possible
Nearby Dive Sites
- Degaa Thila (3.0 km away)
- Moofuschi rock (3.9 km away)
- Thundufuschi Thila (4.8 km away)
- Bodumiyarugau (16.8 km away)
- Fish Head (20.5 km away)
- Angaga Thila (25.2 km away)