North Malé Atoll · Maldives · Reef · Wall
Thulhagiri Housereef
Red-buoy entries, a 6 m training plateau and a 20 m wall
Area photo: Genet (Diskussion) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Thulhagiri Housereef is the main house reef of Thulhagiri Island Resort, spanning the northwest and north of the island. Entries are marked with red buoys, the western buoy has a line down to a 6 m training plateau, and from there the dive is mostly wall with multiple overhangs to about 20 m.
Also known as Thulhagiri House Reef.
Where it is and how deep
4.3113° N, 73.4893° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The reef spans the northwest and north side of the island, with entry points marked by red buoys. The western buoy carries a line down to a plateau at 6 m that the local page calls perfect for training dives — the natural place to start. From there the character changes: the dive is mostly wall, with multiple overhangs, working down to about 20 m.
Conditions match the training-ground role. wannadive logs the current low, under 1 knot, and visibility good at 10 to 30 m, so the wall stays comfortable for newer divers while the overhangs give more experienced ones something to work along. With everything inside about 20 m, gas and no-deco time are rarely the limit.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime |
Season follows North Malé Atoll: December to April is dry with gentle breezes; late May to July is the weakest stretch, when most liveaboards leave the atoll.
Questions divers ask
Is Thulhagiri Housereef good for beginners?+
Yes. The 6 m plateau reached by a line from the western buoy is used for training dives, current is logged low, and the wall beyond stops at about 20 m.
Sources
- Thulhagiri Housereef — Scubago
- Thulhagiri House Reef — wannadive.net
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