Pyramid
Protected Area
Mangrove
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Pyramid offers some of Mafia Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Pyramid is a solid, easy dive on Mafia. We typically start around the coral bommies, working our way up a gentle slope to a shallow bank reef. You’ll definitely spot the distinct pyramid-shaped rock formation that gives the site its name, which is neat. It’s a good spot for macro fans; we’ve had luck finding nudibranchs, various shrimp, and some well-camouflaged crabs tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for the resident honeycomb moray and the ribbon eel, too. It’s a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents and decent visibility around 15 metres, making it a good choice for newer divers or anyone wanting a chilled-out afternoon. If the whale sharks are around, you might even get lucky with a distant sighting on the way in or out.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pyramid
Pyramid Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pyramid, 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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