Small Wall, Mnenba Island
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 - Small Wall, Mnenba Island offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
Small Wall at Mnemba Island is a site we always make time for. It’s not the deepest dive, topping out around 19 metres, but it delivers consistent joy. We love drifting along this gentle slope, eyes peeled, finding something new every time. The reef here is a tapestry of coral, starting shallow and gradually descending. You’ll find schools of snapper and bannerfish hanging around the first few metres, almost like a welcoming committee. As you drop a little, keep an eye out for the big honeycomb groupers lurking in the coral heads. We’ve had some fantastic encounters with green turtles here, just gliding by, unfazed by our presence. For the macro lovers, it’s a paradise. We’ve spent whole dives just combing the nooks and crannies for cowries, granular frog shells, and the surprisingly camouflaged bloodspot pipefish. It's a perfect spot for divers of all levels, especially those who appreciate a slower pace and the satisfaction of discovery. Dive it in the morning for the best light, before the wind picks up.
Typical Small Wall, Mnenba Island Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Dive shops near Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Mnemba Island Lodge
Dive Point Zanzibar
TGI
One Ocean Zanzibar
Ocean Dive
Scubafish Dive Center Ltd
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Small Wall, Mnenba Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Small Wall, Mnenba Island, 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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