Lighthouse Reef

Mozambique

Lighthouse Reef

8–25 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
1.9 m
8.4 s
Swell
1.7 m
6.3 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
22.5°C
Wind
15.4 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.8–2.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.6–1.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
15:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
21:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
03:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
09:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
15:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
21:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
03:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
15:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
21:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
Catalog depth8–25 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Sep

Peak month

Feb 27.4°

Jan26.9°
Feb27.4°
Mar27.2°
Apr26.3°
May25.0°
Jun23.7°
Jul22.8°
Aug22.4°
Sep22.6°
Oct23.2°
Nov24.5°
Dec25.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Convict surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
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Devil firefish
Pterois miles
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Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
DeepLog3
Palythoa mutuki
DeepLog3
Raccoon butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
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Spanish dance
Hexabranchus sanguineus
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African periwinkle
Afrolittorina africana
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Clown triggerfish
Balistoides conspicillum
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Indian sea star
Fromia indica
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Laced moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
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Pallid glossodoris
Glossodoris pallida
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Rainbow wrasse
Halichoeres iridis
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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