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    7 Miles Reef dive site
    reef
    16-22m
    Sodwana Bay, South Africa
    Turtle Beaches/Coral Reefs of Tongaland

    7 Miles Reef

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Protected Area

    Turtle Beaches/Coral Reefs of Tongaland

    Why dive here

    With 558+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays and bull sharks - 7 Miles Reef offers some of Sodwana Bay's richest reef diving. Water sits around 28°C.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays and Bull Sharks · 558+ species recorded
    Water28°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 16-22m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Caster Rock is one of those places we keep coming back to in False Bay, especially when the southwesterlies are kicking up a fuss. It’s pretty shallow, topping out at 19 metres, which makes it an easy dive for almost anyone. We love the feeling of the mild surge pushing us gently over the granite outcrops, exploring the small gullies and overhangs. You'll find some impressive three-tooth cavoline here, usually cruising around the larger boulders, and we’ve spotted blue stingrays tucked into the sand patches. The sea lettuce is incredibly vibrant, a real burst of green against the darker rock. Visibility averages around seven metres, so it’s not always gin-clear, but we think it’s consistently good enough to enjoy the details. Our favourite time to dive Caster Rock is on a calm morning, just as the sun starts to properly illuminate the reef, making the reds and oranges really pop. It’s a peaceful dive, and a great way to ease into a day of exploring False Bay.

    Typical 7 Miles Reef Dive Profile

    10mSafety Stop0m16m max~50 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 7 Miles Reef

    7 Miles Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for 7 Miles Reef, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-27.52, 32.7) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28.05°C

    82°F

    Air Temperature

    19.47°C

    67°F

    Wind Speed

    6.97 m/s

    13.5 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1020.7 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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