

Best for beginner divers, 3-4m, shore entry, mild current.
Vumawimbi Beach Reef, located on the east side of the Kigomasha Peninsula on Pemba Island, offers accessible shore-entry snorkelling. The site is best suited for beginners, with the reef located at the northern end of the beach. Depths typically range between 3 and 4 metres, with an average of 3 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 10 to 60 metres and mild currents. Snorkellers should be aware of hazards including sea urchins and sharp coral. The water temperature remains warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius.
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The west coast of Pemba offers better protection from wind during the windiest month of July.
Access to dive sites is provided via boat from the North-West coast of Pemba.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-4m
Visibility
10-60m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is rated for beginners and offers accessible shore entry.
The depth ranges from 3 to 4 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
This is a shore entry site, with the reef accessible from the beach at the northern end.
Divers and snorkellers should be cautious of sea urchins and sharp coral present in the area.
Yes, the site is well-regarded for snorkelling with a rating of 4 out of 5.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Vumawimbi Beach Reef in Makangale. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Vumawimbi Beach Reef in Makangale are June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Vumawimbi Beach Reef in Makangale typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Vumawimbi Beach Reef in Makangale typically ranges from 10 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.