๐ Reef Diving in KwaZulu-Natal
Reef dives with Durban Scuba give you access to both Aliwal Shoalย and Durbanโs local reefs, depending on conditions and diver level.
๐ Durban Reefs (Primary Local Diving)
๐ต No.1 Reef โย
Advanced Divers
A more dynamic and deeper reef structure suited to experienced divers. Expect stronger conditions, larger marine life, and a more adventurous dive.
๐ข The Bluff โย
Open Water Friendly
Ideal for entry-level and training dives, offering a relaxed reef environment with great marine life and easy diving conditions.
๐ Aliwal Shoal Dive Sites
Aliwal Shoal is one of South Africaโs top dive destinations, offering a variety of reefs and marine life encounters.
Cathedral
Depth: 18โ27m | Advanced Divers
A magnificent dome-like structure, famous during Ragged Tooth Shark season. Divers can encounter large numbers of raggies, stingrays, and schooling fish.
Raggies Cave
Depth: 16โ18m | Open Water Divers
A well-known shark viewing site where divers can safely observe Ragged Tooth Sharks from the cave entrance, along with potato bass and moray eels.
Eelskins
Depth: 12โ19m | Open Water Divers
Features fossilised reefs, sand gullies, and swim-throughs. Expect vibrant reef life, cowries, and seasonal shark activity.
North Eastern Pinnacles
Depth: 6โ17m | Open Water Divers
Perfect for beginners, with shallow reefs, overhangs, and abundant small marine life including clownfish and octopus.
Inside Edge
Depth: 14โ22m | Open Water Divers
A protected inshore reef rich in smaller marine species like cuttlefish, scorpionfish, and eels.
Outside Edge
Depth: 18โ27m | Open Water to Advanced Divers
Known for pelagic action โ keep an eye out for hammerheads, game fish, and occasional Zambezi and Tiger sharks.
โ ๏ธ Important Note
All dive sites are selected based on:
โข Sea conditions
โข Visibility
โข Diver certification level
๐ Our priority is always safety and the best possible dive experience on the day.
