Activity Description

Plettenberg Bay has a variety of spectacular shallow reefs only a 5 minute boat ride from the beach. These shallow sites showcase the colour and beauty of Plett diving and the beauty of the Eastern Cape reefs. The Sea fans are draped in Basket Stars and groups of Shysharks rest in the rocky crevices. Large Red Roman, Zebras and Blacktail share space with numerous species of nudibranchs, orange wall sponge and purple soft coral making for a fireworks display of colour! Our most popular dive site is Jacob’s reef characterised by a large pinnacle and spectacular wall dive covered in soft corals.

The choice of shallow dive site will be decided on the day based on the weather and sea conditions.

THE DIVE SITES:

Jacobs Reef:
Depth: 10–16m
A 5 min boat ride from the Beacon Isle Hotel and characterised by a large pinnacle, Jacob’s is a spectacular wall dive covered in soft coral.  This shallower site showcases the colour and beauty of Plett diving and the beauty of the Eastern Cape reefs.  The Sea fans are draped in Basket Stars and groups of Shysharks rest in the rocky crevices.  Large Red Roman, Zebras and Blacktail share space with numerous species of nudibranchs, orange wall sponge and purple soft coral making for a fireworks display of colour!

Dolphins Column:
Depth: 14–16m
This reef is populated by multitudes of sea fans, sea stars and sponges with nudibranchs, reef fish and octopus being regularly viewed.

Deep Blinders:
Depth: 13–16m
This colourful reef is located on the seaward of the pinnacles where healthy coral growth supports the many fish species that reside on the reef and rays are often spotted on the sand beside the reef.

Reef Dive Facts:
• Min Temperature: 16 degrees Celsius (June/August)
• Max Temperature: 20/22 degrees Celsius (December/January)
• Depth (in meters): 10 – 18m
• Visibility (in meters): 4 – 20m+ 
• Recommended wetsuit: 5mm or 7mm and hoodie

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