Swiss reef
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 - Swiss reef offers some of Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest March, April, December.
Swiss Reef sits offshore from Dar es Salaam, an easily accessible spot for a quick dive. You’ll find healthy hard corals here, along with the usual cast of reef fish like triggerfish and parrotfish. It’s a good choice for divers wanting a relaxed local dive, especially those new to the area looking for an easy introduction to the Tanzanian coast. Expect a pleasant, straightforward dive rather than anything dramatic.
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 Swiss reef
Swiss reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Swiss reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.09, 39.62) (5km away)
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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