

Best for advanced divers, 23-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sherwood Forrest is an advanced reef site located 3000 metres off Tofo Beach. The site features a complex structure at depths ranging from 23 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and variable visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The topography includes sharp coral and rock formations, requiring precise buoyancy control to manage surge and swell. Due to the depth and conditions, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Boat access is required, and guided tours are available. Nitrox is a mandatory requirement for all dives here, and divers must calculate their maximum operating depth before entry.
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Maintain neutral buoyancy above the seagrass beds to avoid disturbing dugong feeding areas.
Boat access from the point.
Recorded at this site
Depth
23-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Mar, Oct
This site is for advanced divers only, requiring an Advanced Open Water certification and Nitrox qualification.
The site ranges from 23 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 28 metres.
Sherwood Forrest is a boat-only dive site located 3000 metres from the shore.
The best months to visit this site are March and October.
Nitrox is a requirement for all dives. Divers must analyse their cylinders and calculate their maximum operating depth before leaving the boat.
Diving at Sherwood Forrest in Inhambane requires the following certifications: Advanced, Nitrox. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sherwood Forrest in Inhambane. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
Expect moderate currents at Sherwood Forrest in Inhambane. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sherwood Forrest in Inhambane typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.