Milimani 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 - Milimani South offers some of Mafia Island's richest muck diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Milimani South gives you a proper reef experience, right down to 15 metres. We’ve seen impressive hard coral formations, some pushing up towards the surface, creating interesting swim-throughs and overhangs. Keep an eye out for the usual suspects: schools of big-eye trevally moving past, along with plenty of snappers and fusiliers. We often spot hawksbill turtles here, too. It’s a good choice for a relaxed dive, nothing too taxing, and generally decent visibility around 13 metres.
Typical Milimani South Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Milimani South
Milimani South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Milimani 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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