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Red Buoy
Mtwara seamount and wall drift with dense reef life.
Local operator required
A local operator is the practical way to reach Red Buoy and manage the current-led route.
Boat-reached Mikindani Bay dive; plan for current, depth, and a guide-led drift through a coral wall and reef slope.
About Red Buoy
Red Buoy is a Mtwara seamount and wall dive in Mikindani Bay for divers who want a long coral-lined drift with plenty of fish life. The route traces a circular wall and reef slope, with ledges, outcrops, and a shallower rim that keeps the profile easy to read. Plan it as a boat dive with a guide and expect current to be the main factor.
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Research Estimate At Red Buoy
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Red Buoy?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Red Buoy Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 50m
Depth Note
Public descriptions vary from a 12-50 m site band to a deeper 20-60 m drift profile, so this uses a conservative planner range.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer bay windows preferred for the easiest drift.
Typical Conditions
Current-friendly wall and reef slope in clear Mikindani Bay water, with the dive often shaped by the local tide cycle.
Safety & Access At Red Buoy
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat Red Buoy as a drift-oriented wall dive with enough depth to reward disciplined gas management. Keep a guide close and hold position carefully around the wall and reef edges.
Access Restrictions
Boat access with a local Mikindani/Mtwara operator.
Local Intel For Red Buoy
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided boat dive over a circular wall and coral reef slope, with a deeper section that suits advanced divers and a shallower rim for easier reading of the route.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site because the route is built around a current-led wall and deeper reef structure.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target.
Recent Logged Visits At Red Buoy
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Red Buoy
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
