Mongi I Reef
Located 3 miles off the coast, this dive site is a block surrounded by sand and posidonia. With a size and depth ranging between 10 and 14 meters, divers have the opportunity to fully explore it in a single dive. As we navigate along the rock, we'll encounter a diverse range of marine life, including groupers, balistes, dentex, parrotfish, sars, girelles, saupes, flutefish, octopus, skates, cuttlefish, and even turtles.
With a visibility of approximately 7 meters, this dive offers a clear view of the underwater surroundings. The maximum depth of 14 meters makes it suitable for divers of beginner to advanced levels. Located in Tunisia, this dive site is easily accessible from the nearby location within the country. Come and experience the wonders of this underwater paradise.
With a visibility of approximately 7 meters, this dive offers a clear view of the underwater surroundings. The maximum depth of 14 meters makes it suitable for divers of beginner to advanced levels. Located in Tunisia, this dive site is easily accessible from the nearby location within the country. Come and experience the wonders of this underwater paradise.
Diving Conditions Score for Mongi I Reef
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mongi I Reef
Depth
14m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Mongi I Reef
Wave Height
0.34m
Wind Speed
13 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
32.46km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mongi I Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Mongi I Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.793970037453184/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 5.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.336666666666668/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mongi I Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Mongi I Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mongi I 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
6:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.34m (4.45s), Wind: 5.5 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 3.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Mongi I ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mongi I 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 Mongi I Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Mongi I Reef
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Mongi I Reef
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
June
Visibility
12.8m / 42.0ft
January
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mongi I Reef
Mongi I Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (28.5°C) and January the coldest (8.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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