Big Wall
Why dive here
With 41+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Big Wall offers some of Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands's richest wall diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest March, April, December.
The Big Wall off Dar es Salaam offers a straightforward wall dive. Drop down and follow the reef edge, which descends into deeper water. We usually see a good mix of smaller reef fish here, like Indo-Pacific sergeants and goldbar wrasse, often schooling in the cracks and crevices. Keep an eye out for the more unusual finds, like bloodspot pipefish tucked away. It's a reliable dive for divers looking for a relaxed exploration rather than huge pelagics.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 42 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Big Wall
Big Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Big Wall, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
25.52°C
78°F
Current Speed
42.45 cm/s
Direction: N (15°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.288 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.04 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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