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Boribu Reef

Zanzibar, TanzaniaDirections
Rash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boribu Reef at a glance

Boribu Reef is a dive site in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Typically most favorable Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Barracuda, Grouper, and Bluefin trevally / jacks. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:15

Forecast for this hour · 11:00 · run 3 h ago
0.8 m (2.7 ft)waves — under 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

Mon9:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Tue6:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed6:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu6:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri6:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat6:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sun6:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 4 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 4 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 18:15 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.4 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 08:22 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: Grouper, Bluefin trevally / jacks, Green turtle

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, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  2. February, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  3. March, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  4. April, 79% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  5. May, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  6. June, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  8. August, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  12. December, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable

December 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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