Question Dive conditions in Tofo, Mozambique, in Feb/March

[lizzlefish]

Hi Scubas,

Seeking advice - I have a fixed period of time next year between mid February and mid March, where I am planning a road trip in Southern Africa.

I am considering Mozambique scuba destinations as part of the trip - especially Ponta do Oura then up to Tofo. I don't want to go further north as we won't have time (I'm based in Cape Town).

My question is about conditions at that time of year. I've dived in both locations before, but not in cyclone season. I gather that it can be a good time to dive because the ocean is cleaner, but that high rainfall and cyclones could impact our diving days. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has been diving in those locations during that period of time in the last couple of years. Did you have many days called off due to weather conditions?

Thanks

 

[showson]

Hi Scubas,

Seeking advice - I have a fixed period of time next year between mid February and mid March, where I am planning a road trip in Southern Africa.

I am considering Mozambique scuba destinations as part of the trip - especially Ponta do Oura then up to Tofo. I don't want to go further north as we won't have time (I'm based in Cape Town).

My question is about conditions at that time of year. I've dived in both locations before, but not in cyclone season. I gather that it can be a good time to dive because the ocean is cleaner, but that high rainfall and cyclones could impact our diving days. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has been diving in those locations during that period of time in the last couple of years. Did you have many days called off due to weather conditions?

Thanks

Hi! I was wondering if you went in February after all? And if so what it was like? Me and my mate are planning on going next Feb and have restricted dates also (somewhat)
Any info is welcomed!

 

[touny71]

Don't go in February. Was there in Feb 2023 and in was able to go out 2 days in a week, and even then the conditions where hectic and borderline dangerous.