Juani North
Protected Area
Mangrove
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Juani North offers some of Mafia Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Juani North is a solid pick when you're diving Mafia, especially if you’re looking for a reef that actually fringes the island. We’ve found the slope here to be pretty gentle, hitting a max of 21m, which makes it an easy dive for most skill levels. The corals lean towards those pinks and purples, giving the reef a distinct tone. Keep an eye out for green turtles – we often spot a few cruising by. You'll likely encounter the usual reef fish schools too, with giant trevallies occasionally making an appearance. Visibility averages around 13m, so it’s not always gin-clear, but good enough to appreciate the details.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Juani North
Juani North Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Juani North, 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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