The Salon, Mozambique
Also within 20 km of Praia do Tofo
- Mozambique Tofo Kite spot · 0.5 km from Praia do Tofo
- Tofo Surf spot · 0.5 km from Praia do Tofo
- Tofinho Surf spot · 1 km from Praia do Tofo
- Manta Reef Tofo Dive site · 3.7 km from Praia do Tofo
- Doodles Dive site · 4.3 km from Praia do Tofo
- Giants Castle Dive site · 6.8 km from Praia do Tofo
- Barra Surf spot · 7.4 km from Praia do Tofo
About The Salon
A reef dive. It goes down to 15 m. You get in from a boat. It suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces E: swell from the E reaches it, and wind from the W blows out to sea. 3 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 5.2 km away. The sea is about 24°C in July, its coldest month (5 mm wetsuit), and 28°C in January, its warmest (3 mm wetsuit). For Advanced divers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 7 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Praia do Tofo. Within 5 km we also list 1 surf spot, 1 wind sports spot and 5 dive sites.
- What it is Reef.
- How deep Down to 15 m.
- Getting in From a boat.
- Who it suits Suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres 3 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 5.2 km away.
Facts: verified.
Dive centres nearby
Diversity Scuba 5.2 km
Liquid Dive Adventures 5.3 km
Tofo Scuba 5.4 km
Barra Reef Divers 11 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 25°C: 3 mm wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility about 15 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov and Dec (about 25 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 36 h 35 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to VNX, changing at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
See flights MDW → VNX · Skyscanner from about £795 returnAdGetting there. 5 h 45 from the airport to The Salon.
Accommodation.
Stay in Praia do TofoAd
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Forecast
Best on Sun 18: Sea 0.5 m. Wind 10 kn gusting 17.
The score for Advanced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 10 kn | 17kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 70, good | 0.6 m | 15 kn | 20kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 3 kn | 13kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 6 kn | 12kn |
| Thu 22Oct | 77, good | 0.5 m | 12 kn | 16kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 2 kn | 13knboats in |
| Sat 24Oct | 80, good | 0.7 m | 12 kn | 22kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 9 kn | 15kn |
| Mon 26Oct | 79, good | 0.6 m | 12 kn | 16kn |
| Tue 27Oct | 0, poor | 0.7 m | 25 kn | 33knboats in |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres, halved for a sheltered site. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for Advanced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan7of 7
- Feb7of 7
- Mar7of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun7of 7
- Jul7of 7
- Aug7of 7
- Sep7of 7
- Oct7of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec7of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £1,080–£2,145 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £795–£1,650
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Hire car £45–£75
- Stay £100–£165
- Food £105–£190
Places to eat near Praia do Tofo
- LiquidrestaurantsVegetarian · 0.2 km from the centre
- C-MewTheme · 2.0 km from the centre
- Tacos n' FriendsMexican · 0.1 km from the centre
- GatoLaranja Tofo, MoçambiqueBreakfast and brunch · 0.4 km from the centre
- Branko's0.1 km from the centre
- Maracuja0.1 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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