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Beachside PADI 5 Star dive centre describing year-round diving, shark diving and sightings of humpback whales, manta rays and dolphins.
Ponta Du Ouro
Mozambique's southern-tip reef and shark-diving base.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate8m - 40m
Local operator required
Local boat operators are strongly recommended for site choice, reserve rules and seasonal timing.
Beach-town dive base in a marine reserve with warm clear water, reef patches and seasonal whale and shark highlights.
About Ponta Du Ouro
Ponta Du Ouro is a beach-town dive base on Mozambique's southern tip, with warm clear water, reef sites, shark season and a year-round calendar of big-animal diving.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficDangerous wildlifeStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Treat this as a boat-based reef destination, follow skipper calls and pick sites to match wind, swell and your experience level.
Access Restrictions
Border crossing, road transfer and boat-launch logistics are part of the trip, and windy days can move you to a different reef or alternate plan.
Legal Notes
The area sits in the Maputo National Marine Reserve / National Park, so follow protected-area rules and local operator briefings.
Where Is Ponta Du Ouro?
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Local Intel For Ponta Du Ouro
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A reef destination built for shark encounters, healthy coral and seasonal whale watching across a wide site network.
Snorkeling
Some shallow reef or beach areas can work for snorkeling, but Ponta Du Ouro is primarily a scuba destination.
Wildlife at Ponta Du Ouro
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Ponta Du Ouro
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral
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Aquatic Life · 5/5Exceptional variety
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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 2/5Few visitors
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Current · 2/5Light current
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Surge · 3/5Moderate surge
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 20m
