Kandooma Thila

A South Malé channel pinnacle where tide, current direction and diver capability determine the entry, route and whether the dive proceeds.

Plan Your Dive Marine life here

DifficultyAdvanced

Depth16–35 m

CurrentModerate to very strong

Best seasonDec–May

Site overview

About Kandooma Thila

Kandooma’s channel-edge ridge can be exhilarating in moving water, but the safe line changes with tide and group skill. The guide may choose the lee side, alter the entry or substitute another site.

Channel-edge schooling fish and possible rays
Negative entry may be required
Guide-led route selected for real conditions

Conditions

Plan the profile around the day

Water27–30 °C

Visibility18–30 m typical

CurrentModerate to very strong

Dive typesChannel dive · Drift dive

Marine-life context

Species commonly associated with this site

Eagle raysJackfishGrey reef sharksTurtles

These are typical or possible encounters, not guaranteed sightings.

Safety

Tips for diving Kandooma Thila

01Only descend when the full group and guide are ready.

02Maintain reef clearance and avoid grabbing living coral.

03Accept an alternate site when current exceeds the group’s comfort.