More about Deep Boat Dive

Plettenberg Bay has some exciting deep dives for the adventurous diver! The reef life is plentiful on these dives sites with impressive pinnacles and walls attracting interesting game fish and marine life. Some of the deep sites (e.g. Whale Rock) can only be dived when the conditions are ideal, so the choice of dive site will be decided on the day based on the weather and sea conditions.

THE DIVE SITES:

Whale Rock: Depth: 20–30m This site is for the adventurous diver as it is situated just off Robberg Peninsula, hosting seals from the nearby colony and attracting some awesome and interesting predators.

Grootbank: Depth: 20–30m Grootbank is an extensive reef celebrated for its topography and rich marine life. Numerous caves, swim-throughs and drop-offs create a spectacular maze with ragged-tooth sharks often sighted year round. The reef is beautifully unspoiled and covered in a vibrant array of soft corals, sponges and fans. Red Roman, Yellowbelly Rock Cod, Pyjama & Shysharks are among the most commonly sighted fish species.

Playground: Depth: 16–30m Playground is an immense reef characterised by large terraces rising magnificently from 24m to within 10m of the surface. Situated near the Tsitsikamma National Park, the reef is vibrant and unspoilt with opportunities to spot sharks and game fish.

Reef Dive Facts: Min Temperature: 16 degrees Celsius (June/August) Max Temperature: 20/22 degrees Celsius (December/January) Depth (in meters): 20 – 40m Visibility (in meters): 4 – 20m+ (averages at 7m Recommended wetsuit: 5mm or 7mm and hoodie

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