Kinasi Pass
The mighty Kinasi Pass and its famous 'chicken' pinnacle are among the most renowned dive sites in Chole Bay. This exciting location offers a thrilling drift experience through rocky topography, revealing captivating caverns and impressive rock formations.
Divers exploring Kinasi Pass can encounter an array of fascinating marine life. The site is frequented by resident giant groupers, giant reef rays, barracuda, and large schools of fish. There are also occasional sightings of elusive creatures like eagle rays and cobia.
With a visibility of 15m and a maximum depth of 22m, Kinasi Pass is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Located in Tanzania, this extraordinary dive site resides in close proximity to Mafia Island, Mafia, Pwani, Coastal Zone, Tanzania.
Divers exploring Kinasi Pass can encounter an array of fascinating marine life. The site is frequented by resident giant groupers, giant reef rays, barracuda, and large schools of fish. There are also occasional sightings of elusive creatures like eagle rays and cobia.
With a visibility of 15m and a maximum depth of 22m, Kinasi Pass is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Located in Tanzania, this extraordinary dive site resides in close proximity to Mafia Island, Mafia, Pwani, Coastal Zone, Tanzania.
Diving Conditions Score for Kinasi Pass
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kinasi Pass
Depth
22m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Kinasi Pass
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
19.5 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
37.68km
Cloud Cover
7%
Wave Period
4.9s
Air Temperature
24.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kinasi Pass
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Dive Score Chart for Kinasi Pass
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.151000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.94m, Wind 19.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.5657000000000005/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kinasi Pass: 06:00
Sunset at Kinasi Pass: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kinasi Pass 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
14:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.94m (4.95s), Wind: 19.1 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 20.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kinasi PassAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kinasi Pass
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 Kinasi Pass
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Kinasi Pass
June
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
August
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Kinasi Pass
Water Temp
26.2°C / 79.2°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
December
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kinasi Pass
Kinasi Pass 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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