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.
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
7.7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hulls Rock
Experience Level
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Weather Conditions for Hulls Rock
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
9.5 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
29.66km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.55s
Air Temperature
19°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: 10:00 with score 8.68099566395664/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.991533333333334/10.
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.
Best Overall
10:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.4m (6.15s), Wind: 7.6 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 7.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Hulls RockAlpha
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
Spring
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Spring provides excellent diving conditions with improving water temperatures and typically good visibility.
Best Months for Hulls Rock
May
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 9.7
June
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Hulls Rock
Water Temp
25.5°C / 77.9°F
May
Visibility
19.9m / 65.3ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hulls Rock
Hulls Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (25.5°C) and October the coldest (22.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 2, 2026
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