🌊 Reef Diving in KwaZulu-Natal
Reef dives with Durban Scuba give you access to both Aliwal Shoal and Durban’s local reefs, depending on conditions and diver level.
📍 Durban Reefs (Primary Local Diving)
🔵 No.1 Reef –
Advanced Divers
A more dynamic and deeper reef structure suited to experienced divers. Expect stronger conditions, larger marine life, and a more adventurous dive.
🟢 The Bluff –
Open Water Friendly
Ideal for entry-level and training dives, offering a relaxed reef environment with great marine life and easy diving conditions.
🌍 Aliwal Shoal Dive Sites
Aliwal Shoal is one of South Africa’s top dive destinations, offering a variety of reefs and marine life encounters.
Cathedral
Depth: 18–27m | 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: 16–18m | 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: 12–19m | Open Water Divers
Features fossilised reefs, sand gullies, and swim-throughs. Expect vibrant reef life, cowries, and seasonal shark activity.
North Eastern Pinnacles
Depth: 6–17m | Open Water Divers
Perfect for beginners, with shallow reefs, overhangs, and abundant small marine life including clownfish and octopus.
Inside Edge
Depth: 14–22m | Open Water Divers
A protected inshore reef rich in smaller marine species like cuttlefish, scorpionfish, and eels.
Outside Edge
Depth: 18–27m | Open Water to Advanced Divers
Known for pelagic action — keep an eye out for hammerheads, game fish, and occasional Zambezi and Tiger sharks.
⚠️ Important Note
All dive sites are selected based on:
• Sea conditions
• Visibility
• Diver certification level
👉 Our priority is always safety and the best possible dive experience on the day.
