Gozo Azul Diving - Sodwana Bay
The team at Gozo Azul Diving are all about that Sodwana Bay energy, and we really connect with that. They’re a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, which tells you straight away they're serious about training, but it’s their enthusiasm for the local reefs that really shines through. If you’re looking to get certified, advance your skills, or just want solid guiding from divers who genuinely love the place, Gozo Azul is a fantastic choice. We'd suggest them particularly for divers who appreciate a friendly, professional setup without any fuss. What we love about diving with Gozo Azul is their knack for finding the good stuff. They know those reefs like the back of their hand – where the frogfish are likely hiding on Anton’s, or when the mantas might cruise by at Two-Mile. You’ll be bouncing out through the surf in their RIBs, a thrilling start to any dive day, then dropping onto reefs bursting with colour. We’ve seen everything from whale sharks cruising past in the blue to tiny pygmy seahorses tucked away in fan corals. Our favourite experiences with them often involve those calmer morning dives, when the light filters down just right, illuminating schools of fusiliers so thick they practically block out the sun. They make sure you feel looked after, from gear setup to that post-dive debriefing beer, sharing stories and laughter.
- Location
- Sodwana Bay, South Africa, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -26.838066, 32.883980
- Phone
- +258 84 451 6110
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.gozo-azul.co.za
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:25653]
- Address
- Rua A, Ponto do Ouro, MaputoNo State, Mozambique
Dive Sites Near Gozo Azul Diving
Gozo Azul Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Sodwana Bay.
- 2 Mile Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- 2 Mile Reef Pinnacles (reef)
- 2 Mile Reef Pinnacles (pinnacle)
- 2 Mile Stringer (reef)
- 2 Mile Stringer (wreck)
- 300 - 48m (wreck)
- 3 Mile Reef Hotspots (reef)
- 3 Mile Reef Hotspots (wreck)
- 7 Mile Reef (reef)
- 7 Miles Reef (reef)
- 7 Miles Reef (reef)
- 9 Mile Coral Tree (reef)
- 9 Mile Coral Tree (reef)
- 9 Mile Reef (reef)
- Adventure Reef - 2 Mile Reef (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Sodwana Bay
- Coral Divers - ["PADI"]
- Malongane Beach Resort - ["PADI"]
- Maputo Dive Center - ["PADI"]
- Mermaids Cove Ei
- Occi Scuba - ["PADI"]
- Pisces Diving Charter-Sodwana Bay - ["PADI"]
- Scuba center
- SeaXplore Dive Center - SSI
- Siso Dwana Lodge - ["PADI"]
- TwoBar Scuba - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Sodwana Bay
The warmest water temperatures in Sodwana Bay occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
- February: 28.1°C (air: 25.2°C)
- March: 28.1°C (air: 24.5°C)
- April: 28.1°C (air: 22.7°C)
- May: 28.1°C (air: 21.1°C)
- June: 28.1°C (air: 19.1°C)
- July: 28.1°C (air: 18.8°C)
- August: 28.1°C (air: 19.5°C)
- September: 28.1°C (air: 20.6°C)
- October: 28.1°C (air: 21.6°C)
- November: 28.1°C (air: 23.3°C)
- December: 28.1°C (air: 24.6°C)
Marine Life in Sodwana Bay
Home to 579 recorded species including 443 reef fish, 49 sharks & rays, 35 hard corals, 12 seagrass & algae, 8 crabs & lobsters, 7 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) - Sharks & Rays
- Soldier (Cheimerius nufar) - Reef Fish
- Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) - Sharks & Rays
- Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
- Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
- Mozambique mouth-breeder (Oreochromis mossambicus) - Reef Fish
- Silver moony (Monodactylus argenteus) - Reef Fish
- Manini (Acanthurus triostegus) - Reef Fish
- African Weakfish (Atractoscion aequidens) - Reef Fish
- Dorado (Coryphaena hippurus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Sodwana Bay
Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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