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Aquarium, Mnemba Atoll

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Rash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Aquarium, Mnemba Atoll at a glance

Aquarium, Mnemba Atoll is a dive site in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Honeycomb moray eel, Green turtle, and Grouper. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 6:00–19:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 21:00 · run under 1 h ago
1.0 m (3.2 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 81°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Dive windows this week

MonNo window

1.0 m waves · 10 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Tue6:00–19:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Wed6:00–19:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 6 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu6:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri6:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat6:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sun6:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 8 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:36 · Sunrise 5:57 · Sunset 18:14 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.6 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 20:22 GMT+3

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Honeycomb moray eel, Green turtle, Grouper

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  2. February, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  3. March, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  4. April, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  5. May, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  8. August, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  11. November, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots

November has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

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