Maldives
Nelivaru Thila
About this Dive Site
Description
Nelivaru Thila is a submerged reef renowned for its spectacular aggregations of schooling fish, including fusiliers, bannerfish, and jacks. This site is also a magnet for manta rays, drawn to the nutrient-rich waters, while the reef itself is a tapestry of soft corals, gorgonians, and sea fans.
Best Time to Dive
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| 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C |
Peak Season
January, February, July, August, September, October, November, December
Jan
Good visibility, chance of manta rays
Feb
Clear waters, manta ray sightings
Mar
Manta ray feeding aggregations begin
Apr
Continued manta ray activity
More monthly highlights
May
Transition to southwest monsoon, plankton blooms start
Jun
Southwest monsoon, Hanifaru Bay starts to attract mantas and whale sharks
Jul
Peak manta ray and whale shark season in Hanifaru Bay
Aug
Continued peak manta ray and whale shark season in Hanifaru Bay
Sep
End of monsoon, visibility improving, still good chance of mantas
Oct
Excellent visibility, manta ray sightings
Nov
Good visibility, manta ray sightings
Dec
Clear waters, good chance of manta rays
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