Checkers
Checkers is a captivating dive site located in Mozambique, offering an average depth of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters. This underwater paradise is accessible via a short boat ride and welcomes divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Diving in Checkers, you can encounter a diverse range of marine life, including Frog Fish, Ribbon Eels, Potato Bass (Potato Grouper), Scorpion Fish, Mantis Shrimp, Paper Fish, Spotted Rays, and a splendid variety of corals, sponges, and anemones.
The dive site boasts a beautiful combination of sandy patches and boulders adorned with vibrant coral formations, creating a breathtaking reef to explore. With an impressive visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, divers can fully immerse themselves in the captivating underwater world of Checkers.
Whether you are a beginner looking for an enchanting underwater experience or an advanced diver seeking new challenges, Checkers in Mozambique is an ideal destination to explore the wonders of the deep sea.
Diving in Checkers, you can encounter a diverse range of marine life, including Frog Fish, Ribbon Eels, Potato Bass (Potato Grouper), Scorpion Fish, Mantis Shrimp, Paper Fish, Spotted Rays, and a splendid variety of corals, sponges, and anemones.
The dive site boasts a beautiful combination of sandy patches and boulders adorned with vibrant coral formations, creating a breathtaking reef to explore. With an impressive visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, divers can fully immerse themselves in the captivating underwater world of Checkers.
Whether you are a beginner looking for an enchanting underwater experience or an advanced diver seeking new challenges, Checkers in Mozambique is an ideal destination to explore the wonders of the deep sea.
Diving Conditions Score for Checkers
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 Checkers
Depth
17m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Checkers
Wave Height
1.38m
Wind Speed
26.2 m/s
Water Temp
24.6°C
Visibility
28.08km
Cloud Cover
20%
Wave Period
8.15s
Air Temperature
20.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Checkers
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Dive Score Chart for Checkers
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.721266666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.28m, Wind 19 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.026571734892788/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Checkers: 06:00
Sunset at Checkers: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Checkers 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
22:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.24m (8.55s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.28m (8.4s), Wind: 19 m/s
Best Day
16:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.28m, Wind: 19 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CheckersAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Checkers
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 Checkers
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Checkers
July
Score: 9.1
June
Score: 8.9
August
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Checkers
Water Temp
23.6°C / 74.5°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
August
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Checkers
Checkers follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (23.6°C) and September the coldest (19.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.0m 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). August 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 10, 2026
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