Rainbow Reef
Why dive here
With 273+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, great white sharks and grey reef sharks - Rainbow Reef offers some of Tofo & Inhambane's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Rainbow Reef is a solid pick for a second dive, especially after hitting one of Tofo's deeper spots. The reef crest sits around 10 meters, then slopes off to a max depth of 20 meters, making it comfortable for just about any diver. We often spot loggerhead turtles cruising by, and if you’re lucky, a Great White or a Leatherback might make a fleeting appearance in the blue. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, particularly the vibrant orange and white Spanish Dancer – a real treat. Visibility hovers around 10 meters, sometimes better, and the coral colours here really pop, giving the reef its name.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rainbow Reef
Rainbow Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rainbow Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-23.17, 35.59) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
77°F · Range: 22.7–26.3°C
Air Temperature
24°C
75°F
Wind Speed
6.24 m/s
12.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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