Shoulder
Explore The Shoulder, a thrilling dive site off the coast of Mafia Island, Tanzania. This adrenaline-pumping dive is reserved for experienced and expert divers due to its strong current and maximum depth of 18 meters. Feel your heart race as you gracefully glide across the ocean floor, immersed in clear waters boasting a visibility of 15 meters.
The Shoulder offers breathtaking encounters with impressive marine life, including mesmerizing schools of fish, majestic giant turtles, formidable groupers, and graceful rays and guitar sharks. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant underwater world that awaits you at this remarkable site.
Don't miss the opportunity to dive into the exhilarating depths of The Shoulder, nestled in the coastal zone of Mafia Island, Tanzania. Embrace the challenge and wonder that awaits those who dare to explore this remarkable underwater realm.
The Shoulder offers breathtaking encounters with impressive marine life, including mesmerizing schools of fish, majestic giant turtles, formidable groupers, and graceful rays and guitar sharks. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant underwater world that awaits you at this remarkable site.
Don't miss the opportunity to dive into the exhilarating depths of The Shoulder, nestled in the coastal zone of Mafia Island, Tanzania. Embrace the challenge and wonder that awaits those who dare to explore this remarkable underwater realm.
Diving Conditions Score for Shoulder
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Shoulder
Depth
18m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Shoulder
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
26.1 m/s
Water Temp
27.2°C
Visibility
24.4km
Cloud Cover
21%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
26.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shoulder
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Dive Score Chart for Shoulder
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 6.6373/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 25.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.2382/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Shoulder: 06:00
Sunset at Shoulder: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Shoulder 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
13:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.3m (5.5s), Wind: 25.6 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.2m, Wind: 16.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ShoulderAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shoulder
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 Shoulder
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Shoulder
June
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
August
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Shoulder
Water Temp
26.2°C / 79.2°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
December
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Shoulder
Shoulder 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 February with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). August is usually the driest month with 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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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