Maldives
Hafsa Thila
About this Dive Site
Description
Venture to Hafsa Thila, a smaller but spectacular Thila on the western edge of Ari Atoll, celebrated for its immense schools of fusiliers being hunted by grey reef sharks. This vibrant reef, adorned with soft corals and sea fans, also conceals intriguing caves and overhangs for adventurous exploration.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, October, November, December, March, April, September
Jan
Whale shark sightings are common, clear waters
Feb
Excellent visibility, good chance of manta rays
Mar
Manta ray feeding aggregations
Apr
Continued manta ray activity
More monthly highlights
May
Transition to southwest monsoon, potential for plankton blooms
Jun
Southwest monsoon season, possibility of plankton blooms attracting mantas
Jul
Peak of southwest monsoon, potential for plankton blooms
Aug
Southwest monsoon, occasional plankton blooms
Sep
Transition out of monsoon, visibility improving
Oct
Excellent visibility, start of manta ray season
Nov
Peak manta ray season, whale shark sightings
Dec
Continued manta ray and whale shark activity
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