Barracuda Point

Tanzania

Barracuda Point

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
40Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
0.9 m
6.7 s
Swell
0.8 m
5.8 s
Current speed
2.8 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
26.1°C
Wind
12.4 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
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Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed3.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed2.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
Catalog depth5–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jul-Mar

Peak month

Mar 29.2°

Jan28.4°
Feb28.6°
Mar29.2°
Apr28.9°
May28.0°
Jun26.9°
Jul25.9°
Aug25.5°
Sep25.7°
Oct26.5°
Nov27.6°
Dec28.5°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Sea star starfish
Linckia multifora
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Plumbeous dolphin
Sousa plumbea
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By the wind sailor
Velella velella
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Dascyllus abudafur
DeepLog2
Octopus coral
Galaxea fascicularis
DeepLog2
Protoreaster lincki
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Rock-boring urchin
Echinometra mathaei
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Thumbprint emperor
Lethrinus harak
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Yelloweye bristletooth
Ctenochaetus truncatus
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Acanthaster mauritiensis
DeepLog1
Asteroid
Pentaceraster mammillatus
DeepLog1
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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