Mafia Island, Tanzania
    Mangrove

    The Hill

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    Mangrove

    Why dive here

    With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - The Hill offers some of Mafia Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Whale Sharks · 165+ species recorded
    Water26-29°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Hill" is a relatively shallow spot, maxing out around 15 metres, which makes it a nice relaxed dive. We've seen it described as a big mound of porites coral, branching out into these lower coral hills, interspersed with patches of seagrass and rubble. Visibility here averages around 9 metres, so it’s not always a wide-open vista, but it’s often clear enough to pick out the smaller stuff. We’ve found a good number of reef fish, those little shrimps and crabs hiding in the coral, and sometimes a nudibranch or stingray cruising by. Keep an eye out for turtles, too. It’s a good easy dive for a morning when you want something chill.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Hill

    The Hill Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for The Hill, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.12, 39.65) (37km away)

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    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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