Tofinho, Beach and residential area on the Ponta da Barra peninsula, Inhambane Province, Mozambique.

Tofinho is a coastal neighborhood in Inhambane with wide sandy beaches and clear water sheltering coral reefs below the surface. The shoreline stretches for several kilometers with a gentle slope into the ocean, suited for swimming and diving activities.

Tofinho lies on the Ponta da Barra peninsula in Inhambane Province, 1.5 km south of Tofo and about 25 km northeast of Inhambane town, on the Indian Ocean coast. The sources record it as a beach, monument and residential holiday settlement; they give no founding date or colonial-era history.

Fishermen here follow methods passed down through families, shaping the food culture of the entire province through what they catch each day. Their work along the shore is woven into daily life and shows how communities depend on the ocean.

Local diving operators run guided tours to see marine creatures such as manta rays and whale sharks in their natural setting. Best conditions occur during warmer months, and swimmers should always check local conditions before entering the water.

Marine scientists come here regularly to study how large ocean animals migrate and gather in these nutrient-rich waters. This research presence makes the place notable to those interested in how the ocean ecosystem functions.