5-20m
    Sodwana Bay, South Africa
    iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area

    2 Mile Reef

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area

    Why dive here

    With 558+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays and bull sharks - 2 Mile Reef offers some of Sodwana Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays and Bull Sharks · 558+ species recorded
    Water23-28°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    2 Mile Reef gives you a good cross-section of Sodwana's coral diving. Expect to find plenty of reef fish, often in decent schools, along with the occasional pelagic passing through. It's a busy site, so don't expect solitude, but the sheer volume of activity makes it a good option for newer divers getting comfortable with reef environments. We find it’s a reliable spot for a solid dive when the bigger stuff isn't around.

    Typical 2 Mile Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:1817:5512h 37m daylightGolden hour 17:24

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 2 Mile Reef

    2 Mile Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for 2 Mile Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-27.53, 32.7) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    73°F · Range: 22.3–24.5°C

    Air Temperature

    22°C

    71°F

    Wind Speed

    7.35 m/s

    14.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1017.9 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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