Coral Gardens
Protected Area
Mangrove
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Coral Gardens offers some of Mafia Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Coral Gardens is a gentle drift over a relatively shallow hard coral landscape, topping out around 15 metres. We’ve found it’s the smaller stuff here that really shines, especially on the coral bommies acting as little cleaning stations. Keep an eye out for Leaf Fish, often in those tricky-to-spot browns and greens, and we’ve spotted plenty of electric rays tucked into the sand. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with mild currents, making it a good choice for newer divers or anyone wanting a relaxed second dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coral Gardens
Coral Gardens Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coral Gardens, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.12, 39.65) (37km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 26.2–28.4°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
7.33 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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