Monoliths
Protected Area
Mangrove
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Monoliths offers some of Mafia Island's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Monoliths at Mafia Island really do live up to their name. Picture huge, coral-covered columns rising from deeper water, making you feel pretty small as you glide between them. It’s an interesting sensation, almost like flying past underwater skyscrapers. We often spot big schools of fusiliers here, sometimes so thick they obscure the view of the reef for a moment, and we’ve seen a few green turtles grazing on the hard corals. With a maximum depth around 22 meters, it's a relaxed dive suitable for most divers looking for impressive formations and plenty of fish action.
Typical Monoliths Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Monoliths
Monoliths Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Monoliths, 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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