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Tofo Manta Reef

Tofo Beach · Inhambane · Mozambique

Tofo Beach in Mozambique is East Africa's premier marine megafauna destination. Reef manta rays are present year-round, whale sharks visit from October to March, and humpback whales pass through from July to October. The uncrowded reefs and raw ocean conditions make this a frontier diving experience. Multiple dive operators offer ethical megafauna encounters.

25 m
Max depth
good
Visibility
October–March
Best season

Marine Life

oceanic manta ray
whale shark
humpback whale
loggerhead turtle
reef shark
dolphin

Best Season to Dive

Highlighted months represent the ideal conditions for diving

23°C – 28°C
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Location

Tofo Beach · Inhambane · Mozambique

Coordinates: -23.8500, 35.5500

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Dive Site Depth Profile

Visual depth progression and waypoint route for Tofo Manta Reef

Max Depth:25m
Waypoints:5
0m0m5m5m10m10m15m15m20m20m25m25mSea SurfaceEntry2mReef section 115mDeepest point25mReef section 212mSafety stop5m
* Plot shows dive progression checkpoints sequentially from left to rightDiveOne Club Depth Profile v1.0

Why dive here

Year-round mantas
Whale sharks Oct-Mar
Humpback whales Jul-Oct
Uncrowded

Videos

Diving with manta rays and whale shark at Tofo Beach, Mozambique

Top Dive Sites | S02 E03 Tofo | Exploring Mozambique's Underwater Wonders

Conditions & safety

Skill levelintermediate
Entry typeboat
Max depth25 m
Currentmoderate
Visibilitygood
Best seasonOctober–March
reefboat divemantasharkpelagicphotography

FAQ

When can I see whale sharks?

October to March — Tofo is one of the world's best whale shark destinations with frequent encounters.

Are mantas year-round?

Yes — Tofo has resident reef mantas year-round, with numbers peaking during the summer months (October-March).

Is Mozambique safe for divers?

Tofo is a well-established diving destination with international operators. The main hazards are currents and occasional poor visibility.

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