What will I see at Zavora Reef?

Divers at Zavora Reef in Mozambique commonly report sightings of Humpback whale, Paper fish, Reef manta ray, Honeycomb moray eel, and Scalloped hammerhead shark. Honeycomb moray eel is recorded as common sightings, while Humpback whale and Scalloped hammerhead shark are seasonal, while Paper fish and Reef manta ray are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Zavora Reef

Inhambane, MozambiqueDirections

3mm wetsuit typical

Zavora Reef at a glance

Zavora Reef is a dive site in Inhambane, Mozambique. Typically most favorable Dec · from 2 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Humpback whale, Paper fish, and Reef manta ray. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:50

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 20 h ago

0.9 m (3.1 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 24°C ( · Forecast 78°F · seasonal avg 75°F)

Dive windows this week

Mon

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Tue

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed

1.3 m waves · 15 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Thu

1.6 m waves · 12 kn wind (5.1 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Fri

1.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (4.0 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat

1.1 m waves · 7 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sun

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 4:32 · Sunrise 4:56 · Sunset 17:50 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 11 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 19:24 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.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

What Divers Say

Known for: Honeycomb moray eel, Batfish, Green turtle

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.

January, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.9 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
February, 32% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
March, 29% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
April, 25% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
May, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
June, 33% 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 9 knots
July, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.1 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
August, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.9 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
September, 33% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (7.0 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
October, 34% 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 11 knots
November, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.3 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
December, 55% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.4 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable

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

Based on 1 year 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.