Misoli Reef
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 - Misoli Reef offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
Misoli Reef isn't about big pelagics, that's for sure. If you're chasing the whale sharks or mantas, this isn't your spot. What we love about Misoli is its quiet, almost unassuming charm, spread across a broad expanse of white sand with a surprising coral island rising out of it. It’s a macro photographer’s dream, truly. We’ve spent entire dives here with our noses just inches from the coral, finding things we’d never spot elsewhere. Visibility generally sits around 15 metres, often a bit better. Keep your eyes peeled for those tiny wonders: bloodspot pipefish are regulars, and we’ve spotted numerous cowries and the oddly beautiful granular frog shell tucked into crevices. Nudibranchs are practically everywhere, a technicolour explosion against the sand and coral. It’s a slow dive, meant for careful searching, not zooming along. Our top tip? Go in the morning, the light plays beautifully on the sandy patches, illuminating those hidden critters. You might even find a crocodile fish camouflaged on the bottom, a true prize if you do. This site really suits divers who love the intricate details, the small, often overlooked creatures, and those who enjoy a relaxed pace.
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TGI
Dive Point Zanzibar
Mnemba Island Lodge
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Zanzibar Watersports @ Kendwa Rocks
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Misoli Reef
Misoli Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Misoli Reef, 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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