Tongoni Reef, United Republic of Tanzania
Also within 20 km of Nungwi
- Nungwi Surf spot · 0.1 km from Nungwi
- Nungwi Kite spot · 0.3 km from Nungwi
- THGI Nungwi Dive site · 0.8 km from Nungwi
- Captain Muddy Dive site · 1.4 km from Nungwi
About Tongoni Reef
A reef dive. It goes down to 15 m. You get in from a boat. It suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces E: swell from the E reaches it, and wind from the W blows out to sea. No dive centre within 10 km, the nearest 48 km away. The sea is about 26°C in July, its coldest month (3 mm wetsuit), and 29°C in March, its warmest (rash vest or 1 to 2 mm). For experienced divers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 7 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Nungwi.
- What it is Reef.
- How deep Down to 15 m.
- Getting in From a boat.
- Who it suits Suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres No dive centre within 10 km, the nearest 48 km away.
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Dive centres nearby
No dive centre mapped within 25 km.
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Water about 27°C: 3 mm wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility about 10 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov and Dec (about 15 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 27 h 05 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to ZNZ, changing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
See flights ORD → ZNZ · Skyscanner from about £750 returnAdGetting there. 2 h from the airport to Tongoni Reef.
Accommodation.
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Forecast
Best on Sun 18: Sea 1 m. Wind 4 kn gusting 9.
The score for experienced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 1.0 m | 4 kn | 9kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 80, good | 1.1 m | 6 kn | 9kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 80, good | 1.0 m | 2 kn | 6kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 80, good | 0.9 m | 5 kn | 7kn |
| Thu 22Oct | 80, good | 0.8 m | 2 kn | 7kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 80, good | 0.8 m | 4 kn | 6kn |
| Sat 24Oct | 80, good | 0.8 m | 8 kn | 10kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 80, good | 1.2 m | 12 kn | 17kn |
| Mon 26Oct | 75, good | 0.8 m | 7 kn | 17kn |
| Tue 27Oct | 76, good | 0.7 m | 5 kn | 12kn |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for experienced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan7of 7
- Feb7of 7
- Mar7of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun7of 7
- Jul7of 7
- Aug7of 7
- Sep7of 7
- Oct7of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec7of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £1,175–£2,315 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £750–£1,565
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Hire car £70–£115
- Stay £165–£280
- Food £155–£290
Places to eat near Nungwi
- Kivulini Restaurant king of seafoodSeafood · 0.5 km from the centre
- Le MacisFrench · 0.8 km from the centre
- Mama MiaItalian · 0.8 km from the centre
- Origin ZanzibarBar and grill · 0.9 km from the centre
- Saruche RestaurantAfrican · 0.9 km from the centre
- Kibanda Beach Club0.5 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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