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Maldives — South Ari Atoll · boat

Kudarah Thila

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Kuda Rah

3.56000°N, 72.93000°E

Protected South Ari pinnacle in line with a channel mouth, with four coral heads, swim-throughs and current-fed fish life.

Depth
12–30 m
Vis
15–25 m

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Current
strong
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
3.56000°N, 72.93000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
boat

A thila about 100 m across made up of four coral heads, with a plateau near 12 m and overhangs holding gorgonians and black coral. Because it sits in line with an ocean channel, incoming current pours over it and brings snapper schools, sweetlips and reef sharks.

Difficulty
advanced

Advanced Open Water; strong-current experience

Best season
Dec–Apr
Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • high · Strong, swirling current

Marine life

Typical: grey reef shark, whitetip reef shark, bluestripe snapper, oriental sweetlips, napoleon wrasse, leaf scorpionfish, spotted eagle ray, sea turtle

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Questions people search

How deep is Kudarah Thila?

12–30 m.

Is Kudarah Thila suitable for beginners?

advanced — Advanced Open Water; strong-current experience

Sources

Where sources disagree

Max depth 30 m (aMaldives, PADI) vs 40 m (Dive The World). Level intermediate–advanced (aMaldives) vs advanced (Resortlife).

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