Small Wall, Mnenba Island
As you explore the first few meters of water, be prepared to be accompanied by delightful Pufferfish, graceful Bannerfish, and lively schools of Snapper. Venturing deeper, you may encounter majestic Napoleons and impressive groupers.
Located in Kigomane, Kaskazini A, Zanzibar North, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Small Wall offers an optimal diving experience with a maximum depth of 21 meters. With a visibility of 19 meters, this dive site is recommended for advanced divers who appreciate the allure of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Depth
21m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Wave Height
1.42m
Wind Speed
21.7 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
38.68km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.8s
Air Temperature
24.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.3036666666666665/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 14.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.761966666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Small Wall, Mnenba Island 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.
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.04m (6.1s), Wind: 14.2 m/s
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 18.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Small Wall, Mnenba IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Small Wall, Mnenba Island
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 Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Ideal Conditions for Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
May
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Small Wall, Mnenba Island
Small Wall, Mnenba Island follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.1°C) and October the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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