Mavericks
This dive site in Mozambique offers a range of underwater attractions for advanced divers. With an average depth of 25 meters and a maximum depth of 28 meters, it provides an ideal opportunity to explore the depths of the sea. Accessible only by boat via a surf launch, this site guarantees a thrilling diving experience.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including game fish, nudibranchs, reef fish, butterfly fish, bat fish, damsels, anemones, and trumpet fish. The highlight of the site is a captivating pinnacle rock situated in the middle of the sand. Measuring 20 cm wide and 30 cm high, it adds to the site's natural beauty.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 11 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, this diving spot offers optimal conditions for exploration. However, due to its depth and challenges, it is recommended for advanced divers who possess the necessary skills and experience.
Plan your next diving adventure in Mozambique and discover the wonders that this dive site has to offer.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including game fish, nudibranchs, reef fish, butterfly fish, bat fish, damsels, anemones, and trumpet fish. The highlight of the site is a captivating pinnacle rock situated in the middle of the sand. Measuring 20 cm wide and 30 cm high, it adds to the site's natural beauty.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 11 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, this diving spot offers optimal conditions for exploration. However, due to its depth and challenges, it is recommended for advanced divers who possess the necessary skills and experience.
Plan your next diving adventure in Mozambique and discover the wonders that this dive site has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Mavericks
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mavericks
Depth
26m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Mavericks
Wave Height
1.24m
Wind Speed
35.9 m/s
Water Temp
24.3°C
Visibility
30.96km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
7.65s
Air Temperature
23.8°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mavericks
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Dive Score Chart for Mavericks
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.1091/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 7.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.731533333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mavericks: 06:00
Sunset at Mavericks: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mavericks 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.26m (8.75s), Wind: 7.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.38m, Wind: 5.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MavericksAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mavericks
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 Mavericks
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Mavericks
July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.9
March
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Mavericks
Water Temp
23.6°C / 74.5°F
March
Visibility
18.8m / 61.7ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mavericks
Mavericks 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 February with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 - Jul 1, 2026
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