Red Buoy
Protected Area
Mangrove
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Red Buoy offers some of Mafia Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Red Buoy gives you a decent drift, starting deep along a wall that drops beyond our typical recreational limits, though we often keep it to 27m here. It's a channel dive, so the current often plays a starring role, ushering you past a mix of corals and outcroppings. We’ve spotted plenty of red-toothed triggerfish here, along with emperor and surgeonfish hanging around the reef. Keep an eye on the blue too, because you never know what might cruise by. It's a site for those comfortable with a bit of movement, offering a solid dive without being overly dramatic.
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 Red Buoy
Red Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Red Buoy, 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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