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Hulls Rock

This dive site in Tanzania offers an exciting underwater experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. With a steep slope ranging from 40m to 18m, transitioning to a more gradual gradient leading up to 8m, it provides the ideal conditions for drift dives. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of this reef, adorned with magnificent giant Barrel sponges and pristine coral formations on the upper reef.

Underwater, you will encounter a diverse range of marine life, including majestic blue spotted rays, graceful turtles, and the rare and exquisite Gilded Triggerfish. The reef is teeming with schools of various species of coral reef fish, creating a vibrant and vibrant tapestry of colors.

Located in Mtwara, Mtwara Municipal, Tanzania, this dive site is easily accessible and offers an opportunity to explore the wonders of the underwater world. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, this site will captivate you with its awe-inspiring beauty and abundant marine biodiversity.

Please note that the visibility and maximum depth of this site may vary. It is advisable to check current conditions before diving.

Diving Conditions Score for Hulls Rock

6.1
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Hulls Rock

Experience Level

beginner
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expert

Weather Conditions for Hulls Rock

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hulls Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Hulls Rock

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Hulls Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Hulls Rock: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Hulls Rock 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
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Hulls Rock
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hulls Rock

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 Hulls Rock

Summer

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Hulls Rock

May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Hulls Rock

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.0°C / 69.8°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Hulls Rock

Hulls Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.0°C) and December the coldest (17.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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: 5 hr. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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