NEYFAI HAEH THILA

Vibrant thila with coral gardens, diverse marine life, rays, and turtles.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Neyfai Haeh Thila, is a vibrant reef in the Maldives, starting at approximately 5 meters with rocks and hard coral blocks. The main thila structure descends further, creating a diverse underwater landscape. Divers can explore underneath various blocks for hidden marine life, navigating along the reef towards the northeast where beautiful coral gardens thrive. The site is teeming with a variety of marine animals, making it a lively underwater experience. Common sightings include tropical reef fish, delicate nudibranchs, and schools of glass fish. Divers can also frequently spot lobsters hiding beneath coral blocks, and often encounter sleeping sting rays and large green turtles. Neyfai Haeh Thila offers excellent diving conditions, particularly for observing both macro and larger marine life. While no specific best time is mentioned, the Maldives generally provides good diving year-round. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents which contribute to the site's rich biodiversity. Freedivers and snorkelers can also enjoy the shallower reef sections, making it accessible for various aquatic enthusiasts.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefthilaturtlesting raymacro photographyreef divemoderate currentsbeginner friendly

Marine Life

sting rayturtlegreen turtletropical reef fishlobsternudibranchhard coralglass fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Accessible reef starting at 5m, average depth 10m, maximum 21m, suitable for various skill levels.

Hazards:
depthmoderate currents
Current Strength:

Moderate

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