Azura Marlin Beach - Tofo & Inhambane

The team at Azura Marlin Beach know Tofo's waters intimately, and that local expertise makes all the difference here. We’ve found they’re particularly brilliant at guiding divers to the whale sharks and manta rays that frequent these waters, often with a genuine knack for being in the right place at the right time. If you’re serious about big pelagics but appreciate a smaller, more personal operation, Azura Marlin Beach is a solid pick. They run a tight ship, making it perfect for divers who want a relaxed holiday without compromising on dive quality. Diving with Azura means getting out to some of Tofo’s best spots. We love *Manta Reef* with its cleaning stations, watching mantas loop gracefully, sometimes so close you feel the water shift around them. Then there’s *Giants Castle*, where we’ve seen bull sharks glide past in the deeper sections and huge potato groupers lurking in the overhangs. The boat launches are classic Tofo beach launches, often a thrilling dash through the waves. Our best tip? Chat with the dive guides the day before about current conditions and what they’ve been seeing. They’re usually spot on about the early morning dives being the most productive for whale shark encounters, before the day warms up and the wind picks up. It’s not just about the big stuff either, keep an eye out for colourful nudibranchs on the shallower reefs.

Location: Tofo & Inhambane, Mozambique, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: -21.892200, 35.422780
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.azura-retreats.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:30309]
Address: Ilha de Benguerra, Vilanculos, 4000 InhambaneNo State, Mozambique

Dive Sites Near Azura Marlin Beach

Azura Marlin Beach provides access to 12 dive sites in Tofo & Inhambane.

Other Dive Centres in Tofo & Inhambane

Azura - ["PADI"]
Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies - ["PADI"]
&Beyond Benguerra Lodge - ["PADI"]
Dive Bazaruto
Odyssea Dive Centre
Offshore Africa Pomene - ["PADI"]

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.

Notable Marine Life

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
Soldier (Cheimerius nufar) - Reef Fish
Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) - Sharks & Rays
Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
Halfmoon triggerfish (Sufflamen chrysopterum) - Reef Fish
Kihikihi (Zanclus cornutus) - Reef Fish
Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish

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