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Manta Reef

Inhambane, MozambiqueDirections
3mm wetsuit typical

Manta Reef at a glance

Manta Reef is a dive site in Inhambane, Mozambique. Typically most favorable May · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Kingfish / trevally, Bluespotted ribbontail ray, and Green turtle. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 5:00–18:00 · favorable · sunset 17:48

Forecast for this hour · 0:00 · run 16 h ago
1.4 m (4.7 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 25°C ( · Forecast 78°F · seasonal avg 77°F)

Dive windows this week

Mon5:00–18:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 9 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Tue5:00–10:00 favorable, 10:00–18:00 moderate

1.3 m waves · 11 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Wed5:00–11:00 favorable, 11:00–13:00 moderate

1.4 m waves · 12 kn wind (4.6 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

ThuNo window

2.3 m waves · 14 kn wind (7.6 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri5:00–18:00 moderate

1.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (5.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat5:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–18:00 moderate

1.5 m waves · 8 kn wind (4.9 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 4:31 · Sunrise 4:55 · Sunset 17:48 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 15 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 07:25 GMT+2

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Kingfish / trevally, Bluespotted ribbontail ray, Reef manta ray

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  2. February, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  3. March, 19% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 2.4 m (8.0 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  4. April, 28% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.9 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  5. May, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.3 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 22% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  7. July, 33% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  8. August, 25% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  9. September, 28% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  10. October, 24% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  11. November, 37% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.4 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  12. December, 37% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots

May has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around East Africa & Mozambique Channel — from open sighting data, not a promise.

Watch the whole year animate on the Migrations map

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

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No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.

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