Tom’s Garden
This dive site, named after an Instructor who discovered it serendipitously, is a must-visit for macro enthusiasts. With a maximum depth of 15m, it offers the opportunity to explore beyond the usual path and venture into the captivating sand dunes. The site boasts an abundance of seahorses, frogfish, Indian walkmen, pipe fish, razor shrimp fish, and more! Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this site caters to all levels of expertise. Located near Mafia Island Lodge in Utende, Mafia, Pwani, Coastal Zone, Tanzania, it provides an excellent diving experience. With a visibility of 7m, this site is sure to mesmerize divers and offer memorable underwater encounters.
Diving Conditions Score for Tom’s Garden
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tom’s Garden
Depth
15m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Tom’s Garden
Wave Height
0.86m
Wind Speed
20.1 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
37.68km
Cloud Cover
7%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
24.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tom’s Garden
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Dive Score Chart for Tom’s Garden
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.2955/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 19.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.7065/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tom’s Garden: 06:00
Sunset at Tom’s Garden: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tom’s 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
13:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.8m (4.75s), Wind: 19.6 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 19.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tom’s GardenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tom’s 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 Tom’s Garden
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Tom’s Garden
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Tom’s Garden
Water Temp
20.8°C / 69.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tom’s Garden
Tom’s Garden follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.8°C) and December the coldest (16.8°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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