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Kinasi Pass

Mafia, Tanzania
Shore entry3mm wetsuit typical

Kinasi Pass at a glance

Kinasi Pass is a shore dive site in Mafia, Tanzania. Typically most favorable Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Honeycomb stingray, Green turtle, and Batfish. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago
1.4 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Mon12:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–12:00
Sun7:00–9:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:12 · Sunrise 6:34 · Sunset 18:19

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.4 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Honeycomb stingray, Green turtle, Batfish

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. Jan74%29°C1.3 m
  2. Feb85%29°C1.1 m
  3. Mar94%30°C0.9 m
  4. Apr62%29°C1.3 m
  5. May26%29°C1.7 m
  6. Jun22%28°C1.7 m
  7. Jul18%27°C1.7 m
  8. Aug33%26°C1.7 m
  9. Sep42%26°C1.5 m
  10. Oct69%27°C1.4 m
  11. Nov81%28°C1.1 m
  12. Dec96%29°C1.0 m

December hastypically 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

  • Honeycomb stingrayCommonly seen
  • Green turtleCommonly seen
  • BatfishCommonly seen
  • Bluefin trevally / jacksCommonly seen
  • Giant trevallyOccasionally seen
  • Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
  • GrouperCommonly seen
  • Whitetip reef sharkOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

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No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.


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