Pyramid - Mafia Island

Spanish Eyes sits off the eastern side of Home Island, a site we only ever manage to hit in the height of summer, or when those stubborn winter trade winds finally back off. The wreck itself is a yacht, well-broken now, which found its final resting place after a navigation error. The story adds a touch of melancholy, but what we really love is how it's become a canvas for the reef. We drop onto a relatively shallow reef top, often greeted by that incredible 40-meter visibility Cocos is known for. The wreck is scattered, not a proud, intact vessel, but a collection of ribs and hull sections now encrusted with hard and soft corals. You’ll weave through coral bommies, spotting schools of cardinal soldierfish darting in and out, while blue surgeonfish graze the nearby reef. For the experienced divers, that drop-off just beyond the wreck is where the grey reef sharks and barracuda patrol, making for an exhilarating bounce dive. It’s a site that rewards a slow exploration, not a quick fly-by.

Location
Mafia Island, Tanzania, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-7.973200, 39.747600
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Mangrove

Best Time to Dive in Mafia Island

The warmest water temperatures in Mafia Island occur in January, averaging 28.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.8°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • February: 28.8°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • March: 28.8°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • April: 28.8°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • May: 28.8°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • June: 28.8°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • July: 28.8°C (air: 25.2°C)
  • August: 28.8°C (air: 25.0°C)
  • September: 28.8°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • October: 28.8°C (air: 26.1°C)
  • November: 28.8°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • December: 28.8°C (air: 27.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Mafia Island

Nearest Dive Centres to Pyramid

Marine Life in Mafia Island

Home to 165 recorded species including 94 hard corals, 63 reef fish, 3 sharks & rays, 2 jellyfish, 1 other, 1 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Pyramid

Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum depth at the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali?
The provided data describes the Pyramid dive site located in Mafia Island, Tanzania, not Amed, Bali. For Pyramid in Mafia Island, the maximum depth is 18m. We do not have information regarding the maximum depth for the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali.
What kind of marine life and underwater features can divers expect to see at the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali?
The information provided pertains to the Pyramid dive site in Mafia Island, Tanzania, not Amed, Bali. At Pyramid in Mafia Island, divers can expect to see coral bommies, small rock formations, and a distinct pyramid formation leading to a shallow bank reef. Marine life includes resident honeycomb moray eels, resident ribbon eels, and a variety of macro critters such as nudibranchs, shrimps, and crabs. We do not have details on marine life or features for the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali.
How challenging is the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali, for different levels of divers?
The provided data describes the Pyramid dive site in Mafia Island, Tanzania, not Amed, Bali. For Pyramid in Mafia Island, the dive site is considered to be of intermediate difficulty. We do not have information regarding the challenge level for the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali.
What is the best time of year to dive the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali, for optimal conditions?
The provided data is for the Pyramid dive site in Mafia Island, Tanzania, not Amed, Bali. Information regarding the best time of year for optimal diving conditions at Pyramid in Mafia Island is not available in the provided context. Therefore, we cannot provide details for Amed, Bali either.
What diving certifications are required to dive at the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali?
The provided data describes the Pyramid dive site in Mafia Island, Tanzania, not Amed, Bali. The specific diving certifications required for Pyramid in Mafia Island are not detailed in the provided information. Consequently, we cannot specify certifications for the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali.
What are the typical current and water conditions like at the Pyramid dive site in Amed, Bali?
The provided data describes the Pyramid dive site in Mafia Island, Tanzania, not Amed, Bali. For Pyramid in Mafia Island, the average visibility is 15m. Information regarding typical current and water temperature conditions for Pyramid in Mafia Island is not available, nor for Amed, Bali.