Medhufushi Thila
Thila in a north-eastern channel near Medhufushi in southern Meemu, peaking at about 4 m with a wall dropping to 35 m. Hard corals and reef fish cover the pinnacle; reef sharks, tuna and trevally patrol it, and manta rays, whale sharks and dolphins are occasional visitors.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – Deep South
- Area: Meemu
- Depth: 4–35 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: pinnacle
- Coordinates: 2.893, 73.583 (approximate)
- Highlights: hard coral, reef sharks, tuna, trevally, manta rays (occasional), whale shark (occasional), dolphin
- Unverified: No published GPS; pin placed in the channel next to Medhufushi island (OSM). Sources differ on current (virtually none vs. moderate drift).
- Tips: Usually little current, so suitable for all levels; finish on the shallow top.