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Chole Bay shelter and site context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Corinne’s Reef
Sheltered Chole Bay seagrass and coral tongues
Beginner-friendly Mafia Island boat dive with seagrass beds, sandy patches and three coral tongues in protected water.
About Corinne’s Reef
Corinne’s Reef is a sheltered Mafia Island boat dive in Chole Bay, built around shallow seagrass beds, sandy lanes and three coral tongues that keep the site interesting without making it complicated. It is a relaxed, beginner-friendly profile with easy-reading terrain rather than deep walls or heavy flow. Plan it for calm water and good tide timing, then look for snake eels, nudibranchs, resting rays, green turtles and big schools of fish along the sand and weed.
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Research Estimate At Corinne’s Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Corinne’s Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Corinne’s Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
The reef starts around 5 m and the main structure reaches about 20 m.
Best Season
February to April
Typical Conditions
Protected-bay conditions with shallow seagrass, sandy patches and low-relief coral tongues; tide and visibility usually matter more than current strength.
Safety & Access At Corinne’s Reef
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use steady buoyancy over the seagrass and sand patches, and keep an eye on tide timing so the relaxed profile stays easy to read.
Local Intel For Corinne’s Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Access
Boat access from Mafia Island into Chole Bay is the normal approach, with an easy guided drop-off and return profile.
Coral
Three coral tongues are separated by white sand, with hard corals, sponges and anemones mixed into the reef structure.
Aquatic Life
Seagrass habitat with snake eels, nudibranchs, resting rays, green turtles and big schools of fish.
Facilities
Local dive support on Mafia Island can handle boat logistics and practical trip setup.
Wildlife at Corinne’s Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Corinne’s Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Corinne’s Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
