PRODUCE
Protected Area
Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area
Why dive here
With 490+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, eagle rays and great white sharks - PRODUCE offers some of KwaZulu-Natal's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-26°C, warmest January, February, March.
PRODUCE is one of our favourite Aliwal Shoal wrecks for a good reason. It’s not just a big chunk of metal; it feels like a living, breathing part of the reef now, completely colonised since its sinking in '74. The sheer scale of this tanker is impressive at 170 metres long. You drop down, and it just keeps going, a dark, hulking mass that materialises from the blue. We love heading straight for the bow, often seeing huge potato bass patrolling the rusted plating, their eyes following you. The currents here can be a bit frisky, so we always suggest paying close attention to your guide and dive computer, especially if you plan to penetrate. Inside, it's dark and cavernous, with light shafts piercing through collapsed sections – look for scorpionfish tucked into crevices. This wreck is perfect for experienced divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current. It’s an adventure.
Typical PRODUCE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to PRODUCE
Dive shops near PRODUCE
Aliwal Shoal Adventures - Ocean Warriors
Blue Ocean Dive Resort
ScubaXcursion
MISS BEHAVIN’S MERMAIDS
Umhlanga Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PRODUCE
PRODUCE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PRODUCE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-30.31, 30.76) (42km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
71°F · Range: 21–22.7°C
Air Temperature
20°C
68°F
Wind Speed
7.64 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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