Mozambique

Ponta Do Ouro

Ponta do Ouro - photo 1

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Ponta do Ouro is a coastal town on Mozambique’s southern coast, serving as a gateway for divers visiting the Mozambique Channel. The area offers offshore reef and tropical pelagic opportunities with multiple dive centers nearby offering boat dives, wrecks, and wall dives suitable for beginners to intermediate divers. Expect warm, clear water with typical Indian Ocean reef life, including small to medium tropical fish, occasional turtles, and seabirds nearby. The town itself is a small beach community with access to nearby marine reserves and fishing villages, plus options for freshwater activities in the wider region if needed.

Essential information for traveling in Mozambique

About Mozambique

Sea
Mozambique Channel and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Africa/Maputo
Languages
PT
Demonym
Mozambican
Phone prefix
+258

Practicalities

Currency
MZN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Ponta do Ouro

Nearby Dive Sites (20)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Ponta do Ouro

The best time to dive in Ponta do Ouro

The best months to dive in Ponta do Ouro are from June to July. Temperatures are confortable (19-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 28 °C 1/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 28 °C 1/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 28 °C 3/10
04 - Apr.
24 °C 27 °C 2/10
05 - May
21 °C 25 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 23 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 22 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
21 °C 22 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
22 °C 23 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
22 °C 23 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
23 °C 25 °C 0/10
12 - Dec.
25 °C 26 °C 2/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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