Monoliths
Why dive here
With 309+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales - Monoliths offers some of Quirimbas Archipelago's richest diving. Water sits around 29°C.
Monoliths might not scream 'epic drift dive,' but it’s a really pleasant spot, especially for those getting comfortable in the Indian Ocean. Dropping down to 22 metres, you’ll find a series of large, coral-encrusted boulders that give the site its name. We often see sweetlips schooling around the bigger formations and plenty of smaller reef fish darting between the crevices. It’s a gentle dive, generally with minimal current, making it a good choice for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed bottom time.
Typical Monoliths Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Monoliths
Monoliths Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Monoliths, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-11.74, 40.6) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.95°C
84°F
Air Temperature
24.47°C
76°F
Wind Speed
8.31 m/s
16.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.4 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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