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Just off Utende Beach, caverns and pinnacles, and Mafia macro diving context.
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Frogfish Town
Shallow Mafia Island shore reef known for frogfish and macro life.
Scuba DivingShoreBeginner
MuckReef
Local operator required
The site is normally dived from the Mafia Island Diving centre at Utende beach.
Shore access at Utende with dive-center support, tide-aware timing, and a shallow reef that works well for slow macro sessions.
About Frogfish Town
Frogfish Town is a shallow Mafia Island shore dive built around soft coral, algae, and sponge-covered reef where frogfish and other macro life hide. The site opens east into small caverns and tiny rock pinnacles, so there is enough structure for a slow photo dive without losing the relaxed feel. It is one of the area’s best low-tide and night-dive options, with harlequin shrimp, nudibranchs, shrimps, and other small critters around the reef.
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Research Estimate At Frogfish Town
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VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Frogfish Town?
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Frogfish Town Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 12m
Depth Note
The reef starts around 9m and the published max depth is 12m; eastward extensions add small caverns and rock pinnacles.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef with soft coral and macro life; tide timing matters more than heavy current, and the evening low-tide window is a favorite option.
Safety & Access At Frogfish Town
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Plan the dive around the tide window the centre recommends, especially for the evening low-water sessions. Keep the first circuit compact around the reef top and eastward features.
Access Restrictions
Shore access from Utende beach is the normal route; tide timing matters, especially for the evening low-tide window.
Legal Notes
Follow Mafia Island Marine Park and operator rules for shore and night diving.
Local Intel For Frogfish Town
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Start on the reef around 9m, then work east into small caverns and tiny rock pinnacles. It is a compact macro route that rewards slow photography and night dives.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the best frogfish and macro life are better handled on scuba.
Snorkeling
A shallow edge exists, but the frogfish and critter action are best seen on scuba rather than as a snorkel stop.
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Wildlife at Frogfish Town
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Frogfish Town Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Frogfish Town Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.mafiadiving.com · Operator
Exact depth, shore location, and macro-life detail for Frogfish Town.
www.porcupinetours.com · Tourism
Mafia visibility and broader dive-season context.
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