Aliwal Shoal Adventures - Ocean Warriors - KwaZulu-Natal

The team at Aliwal Shoal Adventures - Ocean Warriors really stand out in a busy dive scene. If you’re looking to get up close with sharks, especially the raggy-toothed kind, these are your people. We’ve found their launch skills off Scottburgh beach to be some of the smoothest in the business, which matters when you’re pushing through early morning surf. They run a tight ship, offering a solid range of PADI courses, but where they truly shine is their passion for the Shoal itself. We love how Emil and Travis talk about the ragged-tooth sharks – not just as a spectacle, but with genuine respect and knowledge. It’s infectious. They’re brilliant at reading the conditions, crucial for knowing the best spots for those big shark encounters, or where to find a quiet corner of the reef when the current picks up. Our favourite trips with them have always been the early launches, hitting sites like Raggie Cave just as the sun warms the water, before the crowds arrive. You’ll often find yourself eye-to-eye with a grey nurse shark, its toothy grin surprisingly serene, and the guides make sure you’re positioned perfectly without disturbing them. They’re honest about the strong currents Aliwal can throw at you, offering practical advice, but it’s always delivered with a laugh and a plan to get you where the action is.

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: -30.216368, 30.797710
Phone: +27 79 217 1441
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.oceanwarriorsdive.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI Dive Center [padi:28668]
Address: 1 Saint Helier Road, Widenham, Umkomaas, 4170, South Africa

Dive Sites Near Aliwal Shoal Adventures - Ocean Warriors

Aliwal Shoal Adventures - Ocean Warriors provides access to 15 dive sites in KwaZulu-Natal.

Aliwal Shoal - 5-30m (reef)
Aliwal Shoal (reef)
Aliwal Shoal (reef)
Aliwal Shoal (cenote)
Amanzi Harbour (reef)
Amanzi Harbour (cenote)
Amanzi Rock Face (cenote)
Amanzi Rock Face (wreck)
Amphitheatre
Amphitheatre (cenote)
Birthday Ledges
Butchers (reef)
Butchers (reef)
Canyons (cave)
Castle (reef)

Other Dive Centres in KwaZulu-Natal

Best Time to Dive in KwaZulu-Natal

The warmest water temperatures in KwaZulu-Natal occur in January, averaging 27.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.0°C (air: 24.4°C)
February: 27.0°C (air: 24.6°C)
March: 27.0°C (air: 24.0°C)
April: 27.0°C (air: 21.7°C)
May: 27.0°C (air: 20.1°C)
June: 27.0°C (air: 18.2°C)
July: 27.0°C (air: 17.5°C)
August: 27.0°C (air: 18.2°C)
September: 27.0°C (air: 19.3°C)
October: 27.0°C (air: 20.3°C)
November: 27.0°C (air: 21.8°C)
December: 27.0°C (air: 23.2°C)

Marine Life in KwaZulu-Natal

Home to 495 recorded species including 400 reef fish, 41 sharks & rays, 19 hard corals, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 whales & dolphins, 7 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Marine Life

Soldier (Cheimerius nufar) - Reef Fish
African Weakfish (Atractoscion aequidens) - Reef Fish
Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
Dorado (Coryphaena hippurus) - Reef Fish
California Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) - Reef Fish
Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) - Reef Fish
Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis) - Reef Fish
Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) - Reef Fish
Stripy (Katsuwonus pelamis) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for KwaZulu-Natal

Based on average water temperature of 27.0°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories