Regional map context for Ponta do Ouro and protected-area setting.
Mozambique
Riana's Arch is a boat-accessed Ponta do Ouro reef arch.
Riana's Arch is a boat-accessed Ponta do Ouro reef arch.
Riana's Arch is a Ponta do Ouro boat dive with a short swim-through and a reef that rewards photographers and patient divers. The site is known for a compact arch feature, plenty of fish and macro life, and access that depends on surf launches and sea state. It suits divers who want a short, high-interest reef rather than a long route or an easy shore entry.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use appropriate precautions for the swim-through/overhead section, including maintaining good buoyancy control and awareness of your surroundings.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, usually via surf launch; conditions and operator windows can limit when you go.
Legal Notes
Ponta do Ouro sits in a protected-area context, so follow reserve and operator guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a compact boat dive with an easy-to-follow arch and plenty of time for fish and macro photography.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site at the published depths.
Snorkeling
Not a useful snorkel site; the arch sits too deep for surface viewing.
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Research Sources
Regional map context for Ponta do Ouro and protected-area setting.
Published depth note for the arch.
Local dive-centre support, launch logistics, and safety facilities in Ponta do Ouro.
Regional dive-pressure survey for southern Mozambique reefs.

Ponta do Ouro boat reef with a famous swim-through and macro life.

Boat-only advanced pinnacle reef off Ponta Malongane.

Relaxed boat reef with coral gardens and cave-like structure.