Coral Garden Reef
This dive site in Tanzania, located near Kigomane, offers a beautiful coral reef that gently slopes into the water. It showcases a diverse array of hard corals in different shapes and colors, creating a vibrant underwater environment. Divers can expect a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 18m. Due to its characteristics, this site is recommended for advanced divers. Explore the waters of Zanzibar North and encounter popular tropical fish species such as pufferfish, butterfly fish, and the delightful clownfish.
Diving Conditions Score for Coral Garden Reef
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Coral Garden Reef
Depth
18m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Coral Garden Reef
Wave Height
1.16m
Wind Speed
17.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
29.78km
Cloud Cover
17%
Wave Period
6.25s
Air Temperature
24.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Coral Garden Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Coral Garden Reef
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.452266666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 16.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.985233333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Coral Garden Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Coral Garden Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Coral Garden Reef are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
7:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.24m (6.9s), Wind: 16.7 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.16m (6.6s), Wind: 16.9 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 12.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Coral Garden ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Coral Garden Reef
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Coral Garden Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Coral Garden Reef
June
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Coral Garden Reef
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
May
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Coral Garden Reef
Coral Garden Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.1°C) and October the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). February is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026
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