Groopers Rock
Protected Area
Maziwe Island
Why dive here
With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Groopers Rock offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
Groopers Rock is a pinnacle dive off Zanzibar, offering a decent profile for divers looking for a bit of current and pelagic action. We've often seen kingfish and barracuda patrolling the deeper sections, and there's a good chance of spotting reef sharks cruising past. It's a site that suits experienced divers who appreciate drift diving and aren't afraid of a bit of open water.
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Mnemba Island Lodge
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TGI
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Ocean Dive
Scubafish Dive Center Ltd
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Groopers Rock
Groopers Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Groopers Rock, 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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