Red Buoy
The Red Buoy Dive Site is a thrilling underwater adventure for advanced and expert divers. This deep wall dive spans from 20m to 60m, making it perfect for a breathtaking drift dive. You'll start your exploration on a stunning wall adorned with vibrant coral and teeming with shoals of fish. As you continue, you'll encounter a reef covered in foliose plants and impressive outcrops.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundant marine life at Red Buoy. This dive site is home to schools of Red-toothed Triggerfish, Emperor Fish, and Surgeonfish. The wall provides ample hiding spots for critters, while pelagic fish gracefully pass by in the crystal-clear blue waters.
Located in Tanzania, near the city of Mtwara, the Red Buoy Dive Site offers an unforgettable diving experience. Whether you're an advanced or expert diver, this underwater paradise is waiting to be explored. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the stunning beauty and diversity of marine life in this extraordinary location.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundant marine life at Red Buoy. This dive site is home to schools of Red-toothed Triggerfish, Emperor Fish, and Surgeonfish. The wall provides ample hiding spots for critters, while pelagic fish gracefully pass by in the crystal-clear blue waters.
Located in Tanzania, near the city of Mtwara, the Red Buoy Dive Site offers an unforgettable diving experience. Whether you're an advanced or expert diver, this underwater paradise is waiting to be explored. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the stunning beauty and diversity of marine life in this extraordinary location.
Diving Conditions Score for Red Buoy
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Red Buoy
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Red Buoy
Wave Height
0.64m
Wind Speed
15.5 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
32.18km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
4.6s
Air Temperature
24.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Red Buoy
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Dive Score Chart for Red Buoy
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.729735449735449/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 13.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.246224691358025/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Red Buoy: 06:00
Sunset at Red Buoy: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Red Buoy 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
7:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.52m (6.3s), Wind: 13.7 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.52m (6.35s), Wind: 13.9 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 8.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Red BuoyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Red Buoy
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 Red Buoy
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Red Buoy
July
Score: 9.6
June
Score: 9.5
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Red Buoy
Water Temp
25.3°C / 77.5°F
May
Visibility
13.1m / 43.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Red Buoy
Red Buoy follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (25.3°C) and October the coldest (21.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 4, 2026
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