MOWE
Protected Area
Dar es Salaam
Why dive here
With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - MOWE offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
The MOWE offers a slice of history, scuttled back in 1914 to prevent its capture by the British. It’s not a deep dive, sitting right in Dar es Salaam harbour, so you won’t be pushing any limits here. What you will find are the remains of a German survey vessel, a sturdy hull now home to various reef fish darting between the rusted metal. It’s a good choice for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed exploration with a story behind it, particularly if you’re already in Dar.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MOWE
MOWE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MOWE, 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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