Leven bank
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 - Leven bank offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
Leven Bank is a serious dive for experienced divers, often with strong currents that sweep across the top. We're talking big pelagics here – tuna, barracuda, and occasionally schooling hammerheads if you're lucky and the conditions are right. It’s a site where you drift, watch the show, and enjoy the ride. Not one for beginners, but thrilling for those who know how to handle themselves in moving water.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Leven bank
Leven bank Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Leven bank, 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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