Turtle Reef
Why dive here
With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Turtle Reef offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
Turtle Reef offers a gentle introduction to Zanzibar's coral environments. It’s a shallower site, good for less experienced divers or those looking for an easy second dive. You’ll typically spot green turtles grazing amongst the coral patches and sometimes a few reef sharks patrolling the edges. We’ve found it a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers wanting to take their time.
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Mnemba Island Lodge
Dive Point Zanzibar
TGI
One Ocean Zanzibar
Scubafish Dive Center Ltd
Ocean Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turtle Reef
Turtle Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Turtle 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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