Diving in Bazaruto Archipelago

Explore 27 dive sites in Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Bazaruto Archipelago

The warmest water temperatures in Bazaruto Archipelago occur in January, averaging 28.3°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 23.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.3°C
  • February: 28.3°C
  • March: 27.6°C
  • April: 27.0°C
  • May: 25.9°C
  • June: 24.8°C
  • July: 23.8°C
  • August: 23.3°C
  • September: 23.6°C
  • October: 24.5°C
  • November: 25.8°C
  • December: 27.4°C

Marine Life in Bazaruto Archipelago

Home to 99 recorded species including 70 reef fish, 14 sharks & rays, 4 other, 3 sea cucumbers, 3 hard corals, 2 whales & dolphins.

Recommended Packing List for Bazaruto Archipelago

Based on average water temperature of 25.9°C, currents 35 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Bazaruto Archipelago

  • Cabo de São Sebastião - Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Bazaruto Archipelago - Nearest Airports

  • Inhambane Airport (INH), Inhambane - 18 km away, approx 35 min travel time
  • Maputo Airport (MPM), Maputo - 358 km away, approx 406 min travel time
  • King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), Mpaka - 456 km away, approx 513 min travel time

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