South Coast Diving Co - KwaZulu-Natal
The team at South Coast Diving Co are the real deal, no frills, just solid diving. This isn't a place for pampering; it’s where you go to get serious about your skills, especially if you’re thinking about becoming an instructor. They run a PADI 5 Star IDC, and they do it well, focusing on real-world conditions you’ll actually encounter diving on this rugged stretch of coast. We love them because they cut through the fluff and focus on getting you truly competent. Their instruction has a grit to it that we really appreciate, shaped by the powerful currents and incredible, sometimes challenging, diving KZN offers. If you’re looking to push your comfort zone, master buoyancy in surge, or truly understand how to manage a group in lively conditions, this is your spot. You’ll leave feeling far more capable than when you arrived, ready for whatever the ocean throws at you.
- Location
- KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -30.815823, 30.405394
- Phone
- +27 77 418 4857
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.southcoastdiving.co.za
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:30253]
- Address
- The Emporium Centre, Corner of Marine Drive and Kings Road, Shelly Beach, 4265, South Africa
Dive Sites Near South Coast Diving Co
South Coast Diving Co 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
- Aliwal Shoal Adventures - Ocean Warriors - ["PADI"]
- Blue Ocean Dive Resort - ["PADI"]
- MISS BEHAVIN’S MERMAIDS
- ScubaXcursion - SSI
- Umhlanga Scuba - ["PADI"]
- Underwater World
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