Lighthouse
Protected Area
Ras Kiuyu
Why dive here
With 41+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Lighthouse offers some of Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest March, April, December.
Lighthouse, off Dar es Salaam, offers a straightforward dive, popular with local operators. You'll generally find good visibility, around 15-20 metres, and a sandy bottom with scattered coral bommies. Expect to see reef fish, often schooling fusiliers, and we’ve spotted moray eels tucked into crevices. It’s a solid choice for a relaxed dive, good for newer divers or a warm-up.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 42 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Lighthouse
Dive shops near Lighthouse
Dive 360 Pemba Ltd
Afro Divers
Pemba Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lighthouse
Lighthouse Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lighthouse, 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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