Nyumba Ya Casa
This dive site in Tanzania, located near Nungwi, Kaskazini A, Zanzibar North, is a popular destination for divers of all levels. Known as the "house for the turtles," it offers a thrilling underwater experience. Explore the vibrant pinnacle adorned with soft sponges and encounter a diverse array of marine life, including turtles, moray eels, octopus, stonefish, scorpion fish, porcupine fish, and pufferfish. With a maximum depth of 17m and good visibility up to 9m, this site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Discover the wonders of the underwater world at this remarkable dive site in Tanzania.
Diving Conditions Score for Nyumba Ya Casa
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Nyumba Ya Casa
Depth
17m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Nyumba Ya Casa
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
19.2 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
38.88km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
5.15s
Air Temperature
24.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Nyumba Ya Casa
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Dive Score Chart for Nyumba Ya Casa
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.9082333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 24.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.501100000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Nyumba Ya Casa: 06:00
Sunset at Nyumba Ya Casa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Nyumba Ya Casa 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
11:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.8m (4.85s), Wind: 24.6 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 14.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Nyumba Ya CasaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nyumba Ya Casa
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 Nyumba Ya Casa
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Nyumba Ya Casa
June
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Nyumba Ya Casa
Water Temp
26.2°C / 79.2°F
May
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
December
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Nyumba Ya Casa
Nyumba Ya Casa 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 April with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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 20, 2026
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