Orimas Thila
Dive Club Noku - Noonu Atoll
About this Dive Site
Orimas Thila – Dive Site Overview
Location
Orimas Thila is a deep pinnacle (thila) dive site located in central Noonu Atoll, Maldives. It is renowned as a “shark point” for large grey reef shark aggregations.
Dive Site Type
Thila / Pinnacle dive with sheer drop-offs, ledges, caves, and sandy channels
Known for cleaning stations attracting grey reef sharks and other pelagic species
Depth & Topography
Top of pinnacle: 14–20 meters
Bottom: 30–40 meters
Features sheer walls, ledges, sandy channels, caves, and abundant soft corals and sponges
Diving Conditions
Currents are often strong, requiring advanced divers to use reef hooks or maintain careful positioning
Best dived during December to May for calmer seas; avoid rough conditions around June
Water temperatures typically 26°C–30°C (80°F–86°F)
Visibility is generally good to excellent, depending on currents and plankton
Marine Life
Sharks: Large numbers of grey reef sharks at cleaning stations, occasional white-tip reef sharks
Pelagics: Eagle rays, stingrays, tuna, trevally, barracuda
Reef Life: Groupers, anthias, fusiliers, soft corals, sponges, and other small reef fish
Turtles: Often encountered near ledges and sandy channels
Recommended Experience Level
Advanced divers comfortable with strong currents and deeper dives
Shark enthusiasts and those seeking big animal encounters will find this dive thrilling
Best For
Observing large grey reef shark aggregations
Pelagic and big animal encounters
Advanced dives with moderate to strong currents
Highlights
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Dive Type: Deep pinnacle (thila) with drop-offs, ledges, caves, and cleaning stations
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Depth Range: 14–20 meters (top) to 30–40 meters (bottom)
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Topography: Sheer walls, ledges, sandy channels, caves, soft corals, and sponges
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Marine Life: Grey reef sharks, white-tip reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, tuna, trevally, groupers, turtles, schooling reef fish
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Currents: Strong; advanced diver experience recommended
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Experience Level: Advanced
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Best Season: December–May for calm seas and optimal shark sightings
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Highlights: Massive shark aggregations, pelagic action, cleaning stations, vibrant corals and soft corals
Dive Site Information
- Reef Type
- Pinnacle
- Experience
- Advanced
- Depth
- 14m - 40m
- Visibility
- 5
- Current
- Strong
- Best Season
- December to May
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