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    SLEMMESTAD dive site
    wreck
    4m
    Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania
    Dar es Salaam

    SLEMMESTAD

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    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 - SLEMMESTAD offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 312+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterWreck dive · max 4m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Slemmestad wreck, right in the shallows off Zanzibar, is a real favourite of ours for a relaxed dive or even a snorkel. This old motor vessel caught fire and ended up grounded at just 4 metres, making it incredibly accessible. You'll find the hull and superstructure still largely intact, now completely colonised by small reef fish, crabs, and anemones. It's a fantastic spot for photographers looking for an easy subject or newer divers keen to explore a wreck without any depth anxiety.

    Typical SLEMMESTAD Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m4m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    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 SLEMMESTAD

    SLEMMESTAD Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SLEMMESTAD, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.98, 39.4) (10km away)

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    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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