Nudibranch City
Protected Area
Mangrove
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Nudibranch City offers some of Mafia Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Nudibranch City lives up to its name, a slow drift over a sandy bottom peppered with small coral heads, all within a shallow 11 meters. We’ve found a surprising number of flatworms and sea hares here, alongside the various nudibranchs. Keep an eye out for frogfish tucked into the soft corals. Visibility usually sits around 8 meters, so it’s not about grand vistas, but rather getting up close and personal. This site is a macro photographer’s happy place and a great spot for newer divers looking for a relaxed bottom time.
Nearest Dive Centres to Nudibranch City
Dive shops near Nudibranch City
View all dive centres in Mafia IslandReviews for Nudibranch City
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nudibranch City
Nudibranch City Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nudibranch City, 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
Plan & book
Ways to dive Mafia Island, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in Mafia IslandPlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Mafia Island.
Search stays in Mafia IslandDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Nudibranch City
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.