Mange Reef
Protected Area
Rufiji-Mafia-Kilwa
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Mange Reef offers some of Mafia Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Two hours south of the dive center, Mange Reef offers a relaxed day out, often paired with a sandbank picnic. Dropping to a max of 18 meters, it’s a good spot for divers who appreciate a shallower profile and maybe some non-diving companions, as the shallows are really lovely. We've often seen white tip reef sharks here, not a guarantee, but a nice bonus, alongside giant reef rays cruising by. Look closely for lobsters tucked into the coral, and you might spot a turtle or two. It's an easy dive, a good one to unwind on, especially if you're keen on spotting macro life amongst the hard corals.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mange Reef
Mange Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mange Reef, 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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