Steves Ledge
This dive site in Mozambique offers an optimal experience for divers of all levels. With an average depth of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, it is particularly suitable for newly certified divers. Accessible only by boat, this location boasts a diverse range of marine life, including Black Cheek Moray Eels, Lionfish, Honeycomb Morays, Blue Spotted Rays, Large Rays, Potato Bass (Potato Grouper), Scorpion Fish, and Plate Coral. The dive site features ledges and sand gullies, providing a captivating underwater landscape. With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site in Mozambique is a must-visit for divers of all levels of expertise.
Diving Conditions Score for Steves Ledge
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Steves Ledge
Depth
16m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Steves Ledge
Wave Height
1.18m
Wind Speed
22.3 m/s
Water Temp
23.8°C
Visibility
37.88km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
9.05s
Air Temperature
20.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Steves Ledge
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Dive Score Chart for Steves Ledge
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.649855064456722/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 22.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.209116393442623/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Steves Ledge: 06:00
Sunset at Steves Ledge: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Steves Ledge 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: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.18m (9.05s), Wind: 22.3 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.2m, Wind: 18.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Steves LedgeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Steves Ledge
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 Steves Ledge
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Steves Ledge
July
Score: 9.1
June
Score: 8.9
August
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Steves Ledge
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 Steves Ledge
Steves Ledge 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 - Jul 8, 2026
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