Vilamendhoo Thila

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Vilamendhoo Thila

10–30 mMax Depth
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11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
6.4 s
Swell
0.4 m
5.8 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
30.8°C
Wind
18.7 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
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Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:30–16:00
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Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.5°C
Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.9°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
16:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
16:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
Catalog depth10–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.7°

Jan28.0°
Feb28.3°
Mar29.0°
Apr29.7°
May29.5°
Jun29.1°
Jul29.0°
Aug29.0°
Sep28.8°
Oct28.7°
Nov28.7°
Dec28.4°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

PinnaclepinnacleSalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Indo-pacif. bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops aduncus
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Barracuda
From site catalogue
Butterflyfish
From site catalogue
Clownfish
From site catalogue
Eagle ray
From site catalogue
Grey Sharks
From site catalogue
Grouper
From site catalogue
Jackfish
From site catalogue
Napoleon fish
From site catalogue
Parrotfish
From site catalogue
Tuna
From site catalogue
Whitetip reef shark
From site catalogue
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Vilamendhoo Thila photo 2
Vilamendhoo Thila photo 3
Vilamendhoo Thila photo 4
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