Tofo Beach⚠ data unverified

Mozambique · Africa · Indian Ocean

3.7
/ 5
★★★★☆
Drift diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.
Level Advanced
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.3
Facilities
3.0

Pros

  • Excellent visibility up to 20 m
  • 3 standout marine species
  • Best conditions in Sep–Mar

Cons

  • Moderate currents can pick up

Best for

Big-marine-life fans

Not for

Absolute beginners

Plan your trip

$$$
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Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
Good to know
  • Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
  • Built for experienced divers — an Advanced Open Water cert is a good idea.
  • Prime season is Sep–Mar.
Tofo Beach
📷 jon hanson · CC BY-SA 2.0
Depth
5–35 m (16–115 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
22–28°C (72–82°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Sep–Mar
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
4
Live sea temperature · (Open-Meteo)

Why go

Tofo Beach is a reef site in the Indian Ocean off Mozambique, offering coral reefs and drift dives across its waters. Dives run to 35 m with around 20 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 22–28°C. Marine highlights include manta rays, whale sharks and turtles. Best season is Sep–Mar, typically reached by boat. Built for experienced divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.

Site type
ReefDrift
Access
Boat

Marine life

manta rayswhale sharksturtles
Coordinates
-23.85, 35.55
Country

Notes from divers

Traveler

Came hoping for turtles, and it delivered. The 20 m visibility kept everything sharp.

Instructor

I bring my AOW students here. The moderate current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.

Anonymous

Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.