Shane Reef

Tanzania

Shane Reef

12–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
7.5 s
Swell
0.7 m
6.0 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
26.6°C
Wind
18.7 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
04:1504:00
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Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.9°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature26.9°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.9°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.8°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
Catalog depth12–30 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Mar

Peak month

Mar 29.2°

Jan28.1°
Feb28.3°
Mar29.2°
Apr28.9°
May28.0°
Jun26.9°
Jul25.9°
Aug25.5°
Sep25.8°
Oct26.6°
Nov27.7°
Dec28.3°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 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
Cyane's octopus
Octopus cyanea
DeepLog1
Turbinate coral
Turbinaria mesenterina
DeepLog1
Halodule uninervis
Nearby OBIS observations17
Cymodocea rotundata
Nearby OBIS observations11
Protoreaster lincki
Nearby OBIS observations11
Thalassia hemprichii
Nearby OBIS observations9
Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Nearby OBIS observations5
Culcita schmideliana
Nearby OBIS observations4
Pentaceraster mammillatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Taenianotus triacanthus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Amphiprion allardi
Nearby OBIS observations3
Balistapus undulatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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