Diving in Tofo & Inhambane

Best Time to Dive in Tofo & Inhambane

The warmest water temperatures in Tofo & Inhambane occur in January, averaging 28.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.8°C (air: 27.1°C)
• February: 28.8°C (air: 27.0°C)
• March: 28.8°C (air: 26.0°C)
• April: 28.8°C (air: 24.8°C)
• May: 28.8°C (air: 23.0°C)
• June: 28.8°C (air: 21.7°C)
• July: 28.8°C (air: 20.8°C)
• August: 28.8°C (air: 21.8°C)
• September: 28.8°C (air: 23.3°C)
• October: 28.8°C (air: 24.1°C)
• November: 28.8°C (air: 25.6°C)
• December: 28.8°C (air: 26.8°C)

Marine Life in Tofo & Inhambane

Home to 283 recorded species including 222 reef fish, 24 sharks & rays, 11 hard corals, 6 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Tofo & Inhambane

Tofo & Inhambane has 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for experienced divers.

Recommended Packing List for Tofo & Inhambane

Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• 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 Tofo & Inhambane

• Bazaruto - National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Cabo de São Sebastião - Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Tofo & Inhambane - Nearest Airports

• Inhambane Airport (INH), Inhambane - 86 km away, approx 109 min travel time
• Beira International Airport (BEW), Beira - 376 km away, approx 425 min travel time
• Maputo Airport (MPM), Maputo - 435 km away, approx 490 min travel time