Red Buoy
Why dive here
With 309+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales - Red Buoy offers some of Quirimbas Archipelago's richest diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, December.
We've always found Red Buoy to be a solid choice when diving the Quirimbas. It's an intermediate site, taking you down to a consistent 27 metres, which means it’s a good one for advanced divers looking for a bit more bottom time without major challenges. The reef structure itself is interesting, with plenty of overhangs and crevices where we often spot stingrays tucked away or schools of snapper milling about. Keep an eye out for potato groupers, too; they're usually pretty curious here. It’s a comfortable dive, often with good visibility, making it a reliable pick for a relaxed afternoon.
Typical Red Buoy 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 27m - 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 Red Buoy
Red Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Red Buoy, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-11.02, 40.68) (43km away)
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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