WEOL-MI NO 303
Protected Area
Pondoland 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 - WEOL-MI NO 303 offers some of KwaZulu-Natal's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-26°C, warmest January, February, March.
WEOL-MI NO 303 isn’t your typical deep wreck dive. This is beach diving, pure and simple, and we love it for its sheer accessibility and surprising character. The trawler, which went down in '68, sits right there, barely covered by the highest tides. You can wade out, mask on, and practically snorkel over it. We’ve found the best time is low tide on a calm day; the visibility really opens up, and you can see the hull plates, barnacle-encrusted, with small damselfish darting in and out. It’s perfect for new divers or anyone who just wants a relaxed splash, exploring the skeletal remains of a working boat without needing a boat trip. We've often seen octopus tucked into crevices and parrotfish grazing around the rusted metal, a testament to how quickly the ocean reclaims things. Forget fancy gear, just bring a mask and fins.
Typical WEOL-MI NO 303 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for WEOL-MI NO 303
WEOL-MI NO 303 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for WEOL-MI NO 303, 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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