Barracuda Point

Tanzania

Barracuda Point

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
40Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal51/100
Waves
1.0 m
6.3 s
Swell
1.0 m
5.5 s
Current speed
3.2 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
27.0°C
Wind
11.8 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedChallenging

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed3.2 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed3.0 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature27.4°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 3.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 3.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°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

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
DeepLog4
Plumbeous dolphin
Sousa plumbea
DeepLog3
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog2
Dascyllus abudafur
DeepLog2
Octopus coral
Galaxea fascicularis
DeepLog2
Protoreaster lincki
DeepLog2
Rock-boring urchin
Echinometra mathaei
DeepLog2
Thumbprint emperor
Lethrinus harak
DeepLog2
Yelloweye bristletooth
Ctenochaetus truncatus
DeepLog2
Acanthaster mauritiensis
DeepLog1
Asteroid
Pentaceraster mammillatus
DeepLog1
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog1
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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