15-40m
    Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania
    Maziwe Island

    Small Wall, Mnenba Island

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    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.

    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
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 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

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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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)

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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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