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Government marine review for regional Tofo manta significance.
Dive Spot Guide•
Manta
Manta Reef is Tofo's signature offshore reef for mantas and cleaning stations.
Long offshore boat dive with cleaning stations, strong currents, and plankton-rich water; plan around weather and sea state.
About Manta
Manta Reef is Tofo's signature offshore reef, known for cleaning stations and big animal encounters. The site blends a flat plate, pinnacles, and a north wall, so the profile moves from open blue-water searching to tighter reef detail as you work the structure. It is a long, boat-based dive that suits experienced divers who can handle current, plankton-rich water, and a plan built around the day’s sea state.
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Research Estimate At Manta
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Manta?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Manta Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
19m - 29m
Depth Note
Dive depth given as 19–29 m; bottom time stated as ~32 minutes for air and ~40 minutes for Nitrox.
Best Season
May through September
Typical Conditions
Plankton-rich offshore water with strong currents and choppy seas; best handled with a careful boat plan.
Safety & Access At Manta
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Currents can be very strong here, so this is a site for tidy buoyancy, close attention to the guide, and respectful manta positioning.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; this is not a shore or casual snorkel dive.
Legal Notes
Use a licensed offshore operator and follow normal marine-life interaction rules around the cleaning stations.
Local Intel For Manta
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth range is 19–29 m, with stated bottom times of about 32 minutes on air and 40 minutes on Nitrox.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth and current profile suit scuba with gas planning.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the key action sits below surface range and the currents are too serious.
Wildlife at Manta
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Manta
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Manta
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
