Bread Loaf
This dive site in Mozambique boasts an average depth of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters. Accessible solely by boat, divers will experience an exhilarating surf launch into the sea. The site is teeming with an array of captivating marine life, including Marbled Electric Rays, Anemones, Coachmen, Trigger Fish, Rockcod, Emperor Fish, Nudibranchs, and a vibrant variety of reef fish. It's particularly well-suited for students and beginner divers, offering numerous small caves, enchanting overhangs, and distinctive rock formations resembling majestic pinnacles adorned with expansive plate coral. With a visibility of approximately 13 meters, this dive site guarantees an immersive underwater experience for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Bread Loaf
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bread Loaf
Depth
14m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Bread Loaf
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
17.6 m/s
Water Temp
24.8°C
Visibility
22.6km
Cloud Cover
78%
Wave Period
8.9s
Air Temperature
20.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bread Loaf
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Dive Score Chart for Bread Loaf
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.437543859649123/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 11.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.049078323108384/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bread Loaf: 06:00
Sunset at Bread Loaf: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bread Loaf are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.26m (8.55s), Wind: 11.5 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.22m, Wind: 10.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bread LoafAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bread Loaf
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Bread Loaf
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Bread Loaf
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Bread Loaf
Water Temp
22.7°C / 72.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bread Loaf
Bread Loaf follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.7°C) and December the coldest (18.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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