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FORREST 05 GUMP
Macro-heavy boat dive in the Bazaruto Archipelago
Local operator required
The site is remote, boat-only, and current-sensitive, so a local operator is the practical way to dive it.
Boat dive in the Bazaruto Archipelago with caves, walls, macro life, and a current-aware drop-off that rewards careful buoyancy.
About FORREST 05 GUMP
FORREST 05 GUMP is a Bazaruto Archipelago boat dive built around overhangs, caves, and walls covered in macro life. Rare nudibranchs, shrimps, pygmy cuttlefish, and bigger visitors like sharks, rays, and turtles make it a classic look-close-and-slow site.
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Research Estimate At FORREST 05 GUMP
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is FORREST 05 GUMP?
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Community sourced coordinates.
FORREST 05 GUMP Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 30m
Depth Note
This is a mid-depth wall-and-overhang site in the Bazaruto reef band, with the dive moving through a deeper drop-off rather than a shallow beach flat.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmer and clearer windows lining up best when the archipelago is not in its planktonier stretch.
Typical Conditions
Warm Indian Ocean boat dive with clear water, macro-rich walls, and a current that can sharpen quickly on the drop-off.
Safety & Access At FORREST 05 GUMP
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat the site as an overhead-and-current dive, stay with the guide, and keep buoyancy tight so you can hold the macro line without stirring the reef.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from the Bazaruto / Benguerra side; plan for a remote archipelago day or lodge run.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as part of the protected Bazaruto Marine National Park and follow park and boat-operator rules.
Local Intel For FORREST 05 GUMP
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
FORREST 05 GUMP is a guided boat dive through overhangs, caves, and walls where slow movement rewards the diver with macro life and bigger pelagics along the edge.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site because the current, structure, and boat logistics make it a scuba-centric dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the site is built for scuba divers who want the wall and macro line.
Wildlife at FORREST 05 GUMP
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At FORREST 05 GUMP
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At FORREST 05 GUMP
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
