Fingers
Prepare to be mesmerized by the diverse array of marine creatures that call this dive site home. Encounter the elegant Black Cheek Moray Eels, mesmerizing Honey Comb Moray Eels, striking Lionfish, majestic Large Rays, and the enchanting Plate Coral. Not to mention the variety of colorful reef fish that add beauty and charm to this underwater paradise.
Divers of all levels will find themselves immersed in the natural beauty of this site's numerous gullies, crevices, and sandy patches. Whether you're a student eager to learn or a beginner seeking an awe-inspiring dive, this location caters to your skill level.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, our dive site provides an optimal environment for exploration. Located near Ponta do Ouro, Matutuíne, Maputo, Mozambique, this site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Join us at our Mozambique dive site and embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the sea.
Diving Conditions Score for Fingers
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fingers
Depth
16m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Fingers
Wave Height
1.26m
Wind Speed
15.1 m/s
Water Temp
24.4°C
Visibility
27.68km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
9.2s
Air Temperature
18.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Fingers
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.21927750410509/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.28m, Wind 17.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 5.779889502762431/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Fingers 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.
Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.28m (10.15s), Wind: 17.1 m/s
Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.24m, Wind: 15.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for FingersAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fingers
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 Fingers
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Fingers
Ideal Conditions for Fingers
Water Temp
22.9°C / 73.2°F
March
Visibility
12.5m / 41.0ft
January
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fingers
Fingers follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (22.9°C) and June the coldest (19.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m 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). June 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 23, 2026