Fihalhohi Beyru Thila

Beautiful thila with diverse marine life, currents, and overhangs.

Boat Access
11m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Fihalhohi Beyru Thila, is a stunning thila located on the outside reef of Fihalhohi Island in the Maldives. Divers can explore its rich topography, including intriguing overhangs found particularly on the west side. While there's no specific history provided, the site is known for its vibrant marine ecosystem that thrives around its coral structures and rock formations, offering an engaging dive experience. The marine life at Fihalhohi Beyru Thila is abundant and diverse. Divers are frequently greeted by large schools of various fish species. If currents are present, the chances of encountering larger pelagic species increase significantly. Notable sightings include nurse sharks often found around the overhangs, majestic Napoleon wrasse, graceful stingrays near the reef or at the bottom, and green sea turtles. For those with an eye for smaller creatures, scorpionfish and a variety of colorful nudibranchs can also be spotted. Fihalhohi Beyru Thila can be visited throughout the year, with the best experiences for seeing big fish often coinciding with the presence of currents. Divers are advised to bring a torch to properly explore the overhangs and appreciate the smaller, hidden creatures. The site's average depth of 11 meters and maximum depth of 22 meters make it suitable for both scuba divers and experienced freedivers, offering plenty to see at various depths.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Excellent Viz

Plan Your Visit

thilacoral reefoverhangsdrift divesharkturtlestingraymacro photographywide anglevariable currentsschools of fish

Marine Life

scorpionfishstingrayturtleNapoleon wrassenudibranchsnurse sharkschools of fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Potential for currents that attract big fish, requiring some experience, but moderate depth range.

Hazards:
strong currents
Current Strength:

Variable

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