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One Palm

Located on the southeastern part of the island, this captivating dive site is just a short 20-25 minute boat ride away from Kizimkazi in Tanzania. Nestled near a plateau, the boat will drop anchor in the crystal-clear waters that range from 6-8 meters deep. From there, divers will embark on an exciting underwater adventure, swimming alongside a vibrant array of coral on a steep slope. The depths of this site reach a maximum of 16-25 meters.

Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life at this exceptional dive site. In addition to smaller fish, sightings of impressive barracudas and majestic reef sharks are not uncommon. One can almost always catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing bottlenose dolphins that gracefully swim through these waters.

With a mild to moderate current and remarkable visibility of 25-30 meters, this exceptional dive is suitable for divers of beginner to medium skill levels and beyond.

If you're seeking a remarkable dive experience, this enticing site will not disappoint. Hop on board a boat and prepare to immerse yourself in the enchanting underwater world just off the coast of Kizimkazi in Tanzania.

Diving Conditions Score for One Palm

7.9
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for One Palm

Depth

20m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for One Palm

Wave Height

1.06m

Wind Speed

18.9 m/s

Water Temp

26.8°C

Visibility

27.38km

Cloud Cover

23%

Wave Period

5.35s

Air Temperature

25.7°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for One Palm
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Dive Score Chart for One Palm

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.0193/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 19.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.4802/10.

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

Sunrise at One Palm: 06:00
Sunset at One Palm: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at One Palm 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
11:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.02m (5.45s), Wind: 19.3 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 19 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for One Palm
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at One Palm

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 One Palm

Summer

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for One Palm

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

Ideal Conditions for One Palm

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.6°C / 69.1°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 One Palm

One Palm follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.6°C) and December the coldest (16.6°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: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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