Lighthouse Reef

Mozambique

Lighthouse Reef

8–25 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
6.3 s
Swell
0.7 m
3.6 s
Current speed
2.0 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
25.2°C
Wind
14.7 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesWatch
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Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature25.4°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature25.5°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature25.6°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature25.6°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.6°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.5°C
03:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
21:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.6°C
03:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.4°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.5°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°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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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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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
DeepLog4
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog4
Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
DeepLog3
Palythoa mutuki
DeepLog3
Raccoon butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
DeepLog3
Spanish dance
Hexabranchus sanguineus
DeepLog3
African periwinkle
Afrolittorina africana
DeepLog2
Clown triggerfish
Balistoides conspicillum
DeepLog2
Indian sea star
Fromia indica
DeepLog2
Laced moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
DeepLog2
Pallid glossodoris
Glossodoris pallida
DeepLog2
Rainbow wrasse
Halichoeres iridis
DeepLog2
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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