Rose Garden
Discover the captivating underwater wonderland of the Rose Garden dive site in Tanzania. Named after the stunning topography adorned with Foliose and Rose coral formations, this site offers a splendid diving experience. Extend your adventure from a depth of 15m down to a mesmerizing 40m below the surface. Prepare for an exhilarating dive as you navigate through steep drop-offs and swim throughs dotted along the way. Please note, this site is best suited for proficient divers due to its strong currents.
The Rose Garden is renowned for its remarkable marine life, making it an ideal destination for turtle enthusiasts. Prepare to be enchanted by the graceful presence of green turtles, often accompanied by the majestic groupers and vibrant schools of surgeonfish. The astounding biodiversity will leave you breathless.
Situated in the coastal zone of Mtwara, Tanzania, the Rose Garden dive site offers a convenient location just moments away from Shangani Ward. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters and witness the wonders that lie beneath.
Please exercise caution and adhere to appropriate diving experience levels at this remarkable dive site. Enjoy an unforgettable underwater expedition at the Rose Garden in Tanzania.
The Rose Garden is renowned for its remarkable marine life, making it an ideal destination for turtle enthusiasts. Prepare to be enchanted by the graceful presence of green turtles, often accompanied by the majestic groupers and vibrant schools of surgeonfish. The astounding biodiversity will leave you breathless.
Situated in the coastal zone of Mtwara, Tanzania, the Rose Garden dive site offers a convenient location just moments away from Shangani Ward. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters and witness the wonders that lie beneath.
Please exercise caution and adhere to appropriate diving experience levels at this remarkable dive site. Enjoy an unforgettable underwater expedition at the Rose Garden in Tanzania.
Diving Conditions Score for Rose Garden
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Rose Garden
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Rose Garden
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
17.9 m/s
Water Temp
28°C
Visibility
28.82km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rose Garden
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Dive Score Chart for Rose Garden
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.055616516516515/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 12.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.83557816091954/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Rose Garden: 06:00
Sunset at Rose Garden: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Rose Garden 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
17:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.68m (5.55s), Wind: 12.1 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 9.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Rose GardenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rose Garden
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 Rose Garden
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Rose Garden
July
Score: 9.6
June
Score: 9.5
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Rose Garden
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 Rose Garden
Rose Garden 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 - Jun 18, 2026
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