Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

    Baixo Magive Cobua

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 309+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales - Baixo Magive Cobua offers some of Quirimbas Archipelago's richest diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, December.

    Best timeJun–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 309+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest February, March, December
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Baixo Magive Cobua offers a glimpse into the Quirimbas’ quieter corners. We’ve found decent hard coral formations here, and it’s a reliable spot for green turtle sightings, often just cruising over the reef. It’s not the most dramatic dive in the archipelago, but it’s a peaceful drift that suits those looking for a relaxed exploration rather than big pelagics.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baixo Magive Cobua

    Baixo Magive Cobua Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Baixo Magive Cobua, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-11.02, 40.68) (43km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.1–28.9°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    78°F

    Wind Speed

    7.15 m/s

    13.9 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.5 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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