Tofo Water Temperature
Updated Sat 13:16 (Africa/Maputo)
Mozambique · Forecast updated Sep 26, 2026, 13:16 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
25.8°C
78.4°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 26, 2026, 13:16 (Africa/Maputo). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.3°C above
The typical September average is 24.5°C (76.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.7°C
Seven-day average: 25.2°C, versus 24.6°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Tofo, typical monthly averages range from about 23.9°C (75.0°F) in August to 28.4°C (83.1°F) in January.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Tofo has been 24.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Tofo, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2–28.7°C | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| February | 28.3–28.6°C | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| March | 27.3–28.4°C | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
| April | 26.5–27.9°C | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| May | 26.2–26.6°C | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| June | 25.0–25.4°C | 25.2°C / 77.4°F |
| July | 23.7–24.9°C | 24.1°C / 75.4°F |
| August | 23.5–24.3°C | 23.9°C / 75.0°F |
| September | 24.0–24.9°C | 24.5°C / 76.1°F |
| October | 24.8–25.3°C | 25.1°C / 77.2°F |
| November | 25.9–26.7°C | 26.2°C / 79.2°F |
| December | 27.1–28.6°C | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-23.79, 35.63). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Tofo in January
Typical January water temperature near Tofo is 28.4°C (83.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–28.7°C.
Tofo in February
Typical February water temperature near Tofo is 28.4°C (83.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.3–28.6°C.
Tofo in March
Typical March water temperature near Tofo is 28.0°C (82.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–28.4°C.
Tofo in April
Typical April water temperature near Tofo is 27.3°C (81.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.5–27.9°C.
Tofo in May
Typical May water temperature near Tofo is 26.4°C (79.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.2–26.6°C.
Tofo in June
Typical June water temperature near Tofo is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.0–25.4°C.
Tofo in July
Typical July water temperature near Tofo is 24.1°C (75.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.7–24.9°C.
Tofo in August
Typical August water temperature near Tofo is 23.9°C (75.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.5–24.3°C.
Tofo in September
Typical September water temperature near Tofo is 24.5°C (76.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.0–24.9°C.
Tofo in October
Typical October water temperature near Tofo is 25.1°C (77.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.8–25.3°C.
Tofo in November
Typical November water temperature near Tofo is 26.2°C (79.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–26.7°C.
Tofo in December
Typical December water temperature near Tofo is 27.7°C (81.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.1–28.6°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25.1°C / 77.2°F | 25.7°C / 78.3°F | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| July | 24.5°C / 76.1°F | 24.8°C / 76.7°F | 25.3°C / 77.5°F |
| August | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 23.7°C / 74.6°F | 24.5°C / 76.1°F |
| September | 23.6°C / 74.5°F | 24.6°C / 76.2°F | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2829 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Tofo
Indian Ocean beach town known for manta rays and whale sharks.
- Area
- Inhambane
Tofo Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Tofo today?
The current sea surface temperature near Tofo is 25.8°C (78.4°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Tofo?
The water is typically warmest in January, at around 28.4°C (83.1°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Tofo?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 23.9°C (75.0°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Tofo today?
At 25.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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