Juani South
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 South offers some of Mafia Island's richest wall diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Juani South is where Mafia’s fringing reef truly shines. It’s a gentle slope down to about 20 meters, blanketed in corals that often give the whole place a soft pink and purple glow – really quite pretty. We’ve had some lovely drift dives here, especially when the current is mild, letting you glide past schools of fusiliers and the occasional giant trevally. Keep an eye out for the big green turtles; they’re regular visitors. Visibility averages 13 meters, so while not always crystal clear, it’s usually enough to enjoy the reef's subtle beauty. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, suitable for most experience levels.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Juani South
Juani South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Juani South, 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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