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Dense green tree coral and macro life.
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Sherwood
Sherwood is Tofo's compact deep coral dome.
ScubaBoat EntryAdvanced
DeepReef
Local operator required
Boat access and current-sensitive planning make a local operator essential.
Boat-only deep reef with a tight route, current sensitivity, and a strong payoff for experienced teams on clear days.
About Sherwood
Sherwood is a compact Tofo deep reef that rewards calm, precise diving with a bright cleaning station and dense green-tree coral on a dome of rock. The route stays tight around caves, gullies, and a small offshoot pinnacle, so experienced teams get a short but varied circuit instead of a long drift. Plan it as a boat dive for advanced divers, because the site is short, current-sensitive, and best when visibility is good enough to keep the dome and the open water in view.
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Research Estimate At Sherwood
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Current StrengthLight current
Where Is Sherwood?
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Sherwood Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
23m - 33m
Depth Note
The main reef sits in the mid-20 m range, with the dome and cleaning station working down into the low 30s.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer clear-water windows preferred for photos and easier reef contact.
Typical Conditions
Deep reef, mild current, good visibility on clearer days, and a short boat run from Tofo or Barra.
Safety & Access At Sherwood
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan gas conservatively and keep the team together; the site is short, deep, and less forgiving once current builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only; best for advanced divers or drift-experienced teams on mild-current days.
Legal Notes
No special permit requirement identified; use a local operator and follow site briefings because access and current change quickly.
Local Intel For Sherwood
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Advanced divers get the best use of Sherwood. The short circuit and cleaning station suit controlled descents, good buoyancy, and a careful turn when conditions tighten.
Freedive
Not recommended for freediving because the main structure sits on a deep boat-reach reef.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel target; the main features are too deep for reliable surface viewing.
Sherwood Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Sherwood
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Exposure Note
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Wildlife at Sherwood
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sherwood
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Sherwood
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
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Sherwood Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Sherwood Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.frontiersin.org · Research Paper
Independent reef survey with mapped distance and mean depth.
www.liquiddiveadventures.com · Operator Page
Depth, travel time, coral structure, and mild-current gate.
www.mozambique.co.za · Travel Guide
Boat access from Barra and advanced drift note.
www.peri-peridivers.com · Operator Page
Depth, travel time, visibility threshold, and mild-current framing.
www.tofoscuba.com · Operator Page
Cleaning station and mantas, rays, snapper, and bannerfish.
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