Low Wai Hoe
Maldives
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Nº116
Date: 2009-12-30 - 13:44
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Max Depth: 23m Duration: 52mins
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- Dive type : Recreational
- Water: Salt
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- Weights: 5 kg
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Type of Dive Site: Thila (Pinnacle), Protected Marine Area
Location: South Ari Atoll, Dhigurah Channel
Best Time to Dive: Year-round
GPS Position: 03.33550, 72.55415
Depth Range: 14m – 30m
Coral Growth: Excellent variety of hard coral, soft coral and sponges
Features: Thila, Caves, Overhangs, Outcrops
Fish Life: Abundant
Experience Level: Advanced
Kudarah Thila is one of the most exciting dive sites in the Maldives, situated 1km south of Kudarah, in South Ari Atoll. The reef top is at 14 meters with steep drop-offs to 20 and 25 meters on most sides. You will find isolated outcrops of rock on the west side, a little canyon on the north face, and a large, long cave at around 20 meters on the eastern ridge.
Kudarah Thila is one of the most exciting dive sites in the Maldives, situated 1km south of Kudarah, in South Ari Atoll. The reef top is at 14 meters with steep drop-offs to 20 and 25 meters on most sides. You will find isolated outcrops of rock on the west side, a little canyon on the north face, and a large, long cave at around 20 meters on the eastern ridge.
By the large cave on the eastern face are many squirrelfish, pufferfish, grouper, small fans and black coral bushes. At the northern end of the cave is a swim-through leading to the top of the reef. On the southern end you will find the more of aforementioned fish life, nearby the large canyon.