

Best for beginner divers, 13-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Praia do Tofinho is a reef site featuring large rock chimneys, gullies, and holes. Located 7000 metres offshore, this site is accessed by boat and is suitable for beginners. Divers typically experience depths between 13 and 18 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres and mild currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 24C and 28C, with thermoclines occasionally causing temperature shifts. Species recorded around this area include zebra shark, peacock mantis shrimp, harlequin shrimp, Indian lionfish, potato bass, reef stonefish, laced moray, guitarfish, blackcheek moray, blue button, spotted boxfish, fire dartfish, banded coral shrimp, and ambon cleaner shrimp. Hazards include boat traffic, sharks, and sharp coral.
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Position yourself along the reef edge between 18 and 22 metres and remain motionless to avoid disrupting wildlife interactions.
Boat access via zodiac.
Recorded at this site
Depth
13-18m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar
Species recorded around this area include zebra shark, peacock mantis shrimp, harlequin shrimp, Indian lionfish, potato bass, reef stonefish, laced moray, guitarfish, blackcheek moray, blue button, spotted boxfish, fire dartfish, banded coral shrimp, and ambon cleaner shrimp.
Yes, Praia do Tofinho is considered a suitable site for beginners.
The depth at this site ranges from 13 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive located 7000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, sharks, and sharp coral in the area.
Diving at Simons Town in Tofo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Simons Town in Tofo. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Simons Town in Tofo. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Simons Town in Tofo are March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Simons Town in Tofo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Simons Town in Tofo typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.