Big Wall

Tanzania

Big Wall

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.3 m
8.1 s
Swell
1.2 m
6.8 s
Current speed
1.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
27.5°C
Wind
18.4 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
21:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
21:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
Catalog depth15–40 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

Oct-Mar

Peak month

Mar 29.2°

Jan28.2°
Feb28.5°
Mar29.2°
Apr28.9°
May28.0°
Jun26.9°
Jul25.9°
Aug25.5°
Sep25.8°
Oct26.6°
Nov27.7°
Dec28.4°
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

wallsalt 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
Acanthaster mauritiensis
DeepLog2
Threespot dascyllus
Dascyllus trimaculatus
DeepLog2
African chromodoris
Chromodoris africana
DeepLog1
African coris
Coris cuvieri
DeepLog1
Common egg cowry
Ovula ovum
DeepLog1
Doublebar goatfish
Parupeneus trifasciatus
DeepLog1
Fried egg sea slug
Colpodaspis thompsoni
DeepLog1
Indo-Pacific sergeant
Abudefduf vaigiensis
DeepLog1
Nardoa variolata
DeepLog1
Neotrygon indica
DeepLog1
Pink pillow blue
Culcita schmideliana
DeepLog1
Pinufius rebus
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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