Dhigali Haa (Horubadhoo Thila)

A long, narrow submerged thila with caves, overhangs and steep sides, and one of the first marine areas the Maldives protected — declared in 1999 and extended in 2011. Red coralline algae and Acropora coral cover the reef, with oriental sweetlips, groupers, batfish and green turtles, and an endemic Maldivian sponge snail. Suits beginner to intermediate divers.

Depth

7–35m

Current

Moderate

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Caves and overhangs along a narrow thila
One of the Maldives' earliest protected marine areas (1999)
Oriental sweetlips, groupers, batfish and green turtles

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Dhigali Haa and Dhigali Giri Protected Area — Environmental Protection Agency, Maldives
Diving Baa Atoll, Maldives — Dive The World

Note on the data: Exact coordinates not published; approximate within Baa Atoll. Reef-top depth varies by source (7-16m).