Cement wall
Protected Area
Menai Bay
Why dive here
With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Cement wall offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest wall diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Cement Wall is one of those sites that just feels right from the moment you roll in. It’s not about grand vistas, though the wall itself is impressive, dropping into the blue. Instead, it's the sheer density of life, particularly the smaller stuff, that makes it a standout for us. We love drifting along, eyes peeled, finding a Western imperial cone inching its way across the rock, or spotting a well-camouflaged granular frog shell. This isn't a site for blasting through; it's for slowing down. Keep an eye out for blue-spotted stingrays resting on the sandy ledges and the resident green turtles gracefully finning by. The Spangled Emperor and Spottail Coris add splashes of colour, but it’s the cowries and various cones that really demand attention here. We'd suggest an afternoon dive when the light softens; it brings out a different hue in the corals and highlights the textures of the wall. Best for those who enjoy a deliberate pace, perfect for photographers or anyone who appreciates the intricate details of a healthy reef.
Nearest Dive Centres to Cement wall
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Ocean Wonder Dive Center
Eagle Ray Water Sports
Buccaneer Diving
Rising Sun Dive Center
Dive Horizons Zanzibar
Dive Time Zanzibar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cement wall
Cement wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cement wall, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.98, 39.4) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 25.9–28.4°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
4.72 m/s
9.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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