Miniliths
Protected Area
Mangrove
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Miniliths offers some of Mafia Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Miniliths, just off Mafia, gets its name for a good reason. Think of it as Monoliths' slightly smaller, equally charming sibling. The reef here is a series of coral mounds and smaller rocky outcrops, all covered in healthy coral. We often see schools of surgeonfish, fusiliers, and unicornfish hanging out in the currents, and it’s not uncommon for a grouper or a barracuda to cruise past. Keep an eye out for turtles tucked into the coral; they love this spot. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, a solid pick for divers looking for healthy reef structure without needing to go too deep.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Miniliths
Miniliths Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Miniliths, 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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