Site conditions table with visibility, current, and dive-center coverage.
Sheltered Chole Bay reef with bommies, hard coral, and macro life.
Sheltered Chole Bay reef with bommies, hard coral, and macro life.
Milimani North is a relaxed Chole Bay reef with white sand, scattered bommies, and hard coral that starts shallow and stretches into a gentle slope. The route reads easily and finishes around a busy cleaning station where macro life and bigger reef visitors pass through. Expect nudibranchs, morays, rays, and other reef traffic, with tide and bay flow shaping the day.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 17m
Depth Note
Hard coral is described starting around 5 m and the reef continuing down to around 17 m, where a cleaning station is located.
Best Season
June to August for clearer water; diveable year-round.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay reef with a gentle slope over sand and bommies; usually calm enough for an easy read, but tidal flow can sharpen on spring tides.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan around the tide window; bay currents can tighten quickly on spring tides, so local timing matters.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The reef profile runs from shallow hard coral around 5 m down to roughly 17 m, with a mid-dive cleaning station at about 17 m.
Snorkeling
Calm conditions over the shallow reef edge can work for confident snorkelers, but the site is primarily a scuba dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Site conditions table with visibility, current, and dive-center coverage.
Chole Bay site cluster, tidal-current context, and seasonal visibility notes.
Milimani North site profile, reef shape, and cleaning-station details.
Mafia Island diving overview and operator support context.
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