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Big Wall

3.9 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 especies 26 colaboradores

Big Wall is a year-round dive destination in Tanzania with 12 documented species observations and active community engagement.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
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Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Nudibranquio

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Mapa de ubicación de Big Wall © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
7 kn
Olas
1.68 m
Agua
26.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (69%)
Now: SSE (168°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.89m

Próxima: Baja a las 01:00 (-0.16m)

+1.9 m0 m-1.0 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.16m ▲ 08:00 · +1.02m ▼ 15:00 · +0.03m ▲ 20:00 · +0.52m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.6 · high Aire PM2.510 · good 06:13 18:19
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12.8 1.7 7 4mm
09-20 14.6 1.82 9 2mm
09-21 13.9 1.84 9 0mm
09-22 13.9 1.84 8 3mm
09-23 12.9 1.46 9 0mm
09-24 12.1 1.42 8 0mm
09-25 13.1 1.22 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 0.3°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Big Wall offers Tanzania divers a compelling destination with documented marine life across 12 recorded species observations. The site benefits from active community interest, with three available videos showing conditions and marine encounters. While specific depth and visibility data are currently unavailable, the year-round accessibility makes Big Wall a flexible choice for dive planning. The dive site sits outside protected marine areas, giving operators straightforward access. Given the current coral bleaching watch status for the region, divers should expect variable reef conditions depending on seasonal patterns. Community contributions form the backbone of current knowledge about Big Wall, making it an evolving destination as more divers document their experiences. Tangania's dive season remains productive throughout the year, though water conditions and marine activity vary by month. Big Wall's year-round viability means divers can plan trips based on personal schedules and regional weather patterns rather than strict seasonal windows. The available species data and video content provide baseline reference points for what to expect underwater.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Tanzania: 11 Sitios desde Rayas Manta hasta Paredes Profundas

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Nudibranquio

Tipos de buceo

Pared

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type D/G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 6759km · ~1555kg · €28

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 56/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · con escala
  • Jet-lag: 8h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Big Wall?

Big Wall is diveable year-round, giving you flexibility in planning. Check current conditions and water temperature before booking, as regional patterns shift seasonally across Tanzania.

What depth and difficulty level is Big Wall?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Big Wall are not currently documented. Review available community videos and consult local operators for current site conditions before your dive.

What marine life can I see at Big Wall?

Twelve species have been recorded at Big Wall. Check the community video documentation and species observation logs to see what divers have encountered on recent dives.

Are permits or MPA restrictions required?

Big Wall lies outside marine protected areas, so standard access applies. Verify any local regulations or operator requirements with your dive service before arrival.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

TGI diving

6.8 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

20 registros · 17 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Acanthaster mauritiensis

Asteroidea · Acanthasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 feb 2026
×2registros

Odontodactylus scyllarus

Malacostraca · Odontodactylidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 feb 2026
×1registros

Ocypode ryderi

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 feb 2026
×1registros

Acanthosepion pharaonis

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 feb 2026
×1registros

Phyllidiella zeylanica

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×3registros

Halgerda carlsoni

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Chromodoris africana

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Chromodoris lochi

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Halgerda indotessellata

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Ancylocaris brevicarpalis

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×1registros

Phyllidiopsis gemmata

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×1registros

Stenopus hispidus

Malacostraca · Stenopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving Big Wall, Mnemba, off Nungwi, Zanzibar

Vance Stevens

Big Wall! Zanzibar 2020

Want To Sea The World

Swimming on Big Wall, Zanzibar 2020

Want To Sea The World
wind peaks Jul-Aug-Sep, calmest Nov-Apr-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jun (0/100) Now: Sep (25/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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