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Corinne’s Reef

Corinne’s Reef, located near Mafia Island in Tanzania, is named in honor of the mother of one of the owners of Mafia Island Diving. This stunning dive site was discovered during an exploration trip.

Immerse yourself in the seagrass beds where you’ll have the chance to spot fascinating marine creatures such as snake eels, nudibranchs, and resting rays on the sandy bottom. Don't miss the opportunity to encounter green turtles and large schools of fish in this area.

Corinne’s Reef boasts a diverse range of corals, sponges, and intriguing formations. The reef structure consists of three tongues of coral, each separated by pure white sandy patches. As you explore the reef, be prepared to encounter a plethora of hard corals, small sponges, and anemones.

With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, divers of all levels, whether beginners, advanced, or experts, can enjoy the wonders of Corinne’s Reef. Situated in the coastal zone of Mafia Island, Mafia, Pwani, Tanzania, this site offers an unforgettable diving experience.

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Diving Conditions Score for Corinne’s Reef

7.8
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Corinne’s Reef

Depth

16m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Corinne’s Reef

Wave Height

1.08m

Wind Speed

20.7 m/s

Water Temp

26.6°C

Visibility

15.58km

Cloud Cover

21%

Wave Period

5.2s

Air Temperature

25°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Corinne’s Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Corinne’s Reef

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.284819088319089/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 14.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.8007067278287465/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Corinne’s Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Corinne’s Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Corinne’s 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.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.8m (5.85s), Wind: 14.2 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 9.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Corinne’s Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Corinne’s 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 Corinne’s 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 Corinne’s Reef

June
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
August
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Corinne’s Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.2°C / 79.2°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Corinne’s Reef

Corinne’s Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.2°C) and October the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). August is usually the driest month with 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 29, 2026

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