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    Snorkeling Spot dive site
    reef
    1-5m
    Beginner
    Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands, Tanzania

    Snorkeling Spot

    Best months: Jan–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 41+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Snorkeling Spot offers some of Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest March, April, December.

    Best timeJan–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins, Napoleon Wrasse and Pufferfish · 41+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest March, April, December
    CharacterReef dive · max 1-5m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Snorkeling Spot lives up to its name, a gentle introduction to the reefs around Dar es Salaam. We’ve seen a decent variety here, especially the smaller stuff darting amongst the patches of cymodocea seagrass. Look out for juvenile hawkfish and the occasional loggerhead or green turtle gliding by – if you’re lucky, you might even spot a shy hawksbill. It's a forgiving site, perfect for those new to the water or anyone wanting a relaxed surface interval with something to see.

    Typical Snorkeling Spot Dive Profile

    Safety Stop0m1m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Strong currents typical this month (avg 31 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Snorkeling Spot

    Snorkeling Spot Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Snorkeling Spot, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.09, 39.62) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27°C

    81°F · Range: 26.2–28.5°C

    Current Speed

    31.14 cm/s

    Direction: N (5.5°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.172 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    35.1 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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