Kihaadhoo Thila

# Kihaadhoo Thila

Kihaadhoo Thila is a premier thila dive site located in Baa Atoll, Maldives, offering an exceptional underwater experience in the Indian Ocean. This submerged pinnacle features dramatic topography, with the reef top beginning at approximately 5 meters and descending to around 30-40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site attracts abundant marine life, including reef sharks, trevally, snappers, and groupers that patrol the nutrient-rich waters. Divers encounter vibrant coral formations adorning the thila’s slopes, along with schools of fusiliers and barracuda. Macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, shrimp, and other small creatures among the coral crevices.

Kihaadhoo Thila is best dived during slack water, as strong currents can develop on incoming or outgoing tides. The site’s excellent visibility and thriving ecosystem make it a favorite among both recreational and technical divers exploring Baa Atoll’s diverse underwater landscape.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Tiger Snake Eel Myrichthys maculosus blueworld

Lei Triggerfish Sufflamen bursa beaumitchell

Snowflake Moray Echidna nebulosa bradellison

Lined Combtooth Blenny Ecsenius lineatus bryjoh

Tyler's Toby Canthigaster tyleri bryjoh

Midas Combtooth Blenny Ecsenius midas bryjoh

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)