

Best for beginner divers, 11-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Mikes Cupboard is a reef and cave site located 4000 metres off Tofo Beach. The site sits at depths between 11 and 16 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access is by boat only. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. Hazards include jellyfish, sharp coral, and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include zebra shark, harlequin shrimp, peacock mantis shrimp, Indian lionfish, guitarfish, leaf scorpionfish, potato bass, reef stonefish, laced moray, blackcheek moray, blue button, spiny lobster, moorish idol, and spotted boxfish.
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May and September bring the most reliable conditions, so plan your trip around those months if you have flexibility. Wear gloves if your dive operator allows it, and shuffle your feet on any sandy patches near entry points to avoid stonefish.
The site is located 8 kilometres offshore and requires boat access.
Recorded at this site
Depth
11-16m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Sep
Species recorded around this area include zebra shark, harlequin shrimp, peacock mantis shrimp, Indian lionfish, guitarfish, leaf scorpionfish, potato bass, reef stonefish, laced moray, blackcheek moray, blue button, spiny lobster, moorish idol, and spotted boxfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers due to its manageable depth range of 11 to 16 metres and mild currents.
The depth at Mikes Cupboard ranges from 11 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive located 4000 metres from the shore.
May and September offer the most reliable conditions for diving.
Diving at Mikes Cupboard in Inhambane requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Mikes Cupboard in Inhambane. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
Divers at Mikes Cupboard in Inhambane should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Mikes Cupboard in Inhambane typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mikes Cupboard in Inhambane typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.