Manta Reef

Mozambique

Manta Reef

10–22 mMax Depth
boatEntry
51Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
8.0 s
Swell
0.9 m
6.7 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
25.8°C
Wind
11.8 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.6 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
Catalog depth10–22 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

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Oct-Mar

Peak month

Feb 28.2°

Jan28.0°
Feb28.2°
Mar28.0°
Apr27.1°
May26.0°
Jun24.9°
Jul23.9°
Aug23.7°
Sep24.0°
Oct24.8°
Nov25.9°
Dec27.1°
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

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Jenkins whipray
Pateobatis jenkinsii
DeepLog3
Moontail bullseye
Priacanthus hamrur
DeepLog3
Bigeye snapper
Lutjanus lutjanus
DeepLog2
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog2
Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
DeepLog2
Lemonfish
Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus
DeepLog2
One-spot snapper
Lutjanus monostigma
DeepLog2
Pearscale butterflyfish
Chaetodon madagaskariensis
DeepLog2
Red-toothed triggerfish
Odonus niger
DeepLog2
Axilspot hogfish
Bodianus axillaris
DeepLog1
Barred thicklip
Hemigymnus fasciatus
DeepLog1
Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
DeepLog1
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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