Fingers
Protected Area
Maputaland Marine Reserve
Why dive here
With 558+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays and bull sharks - Fingers offers some of Sodwana Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Fingers sits at a comfortable 16 meters, an easy dive for anyone just starting out or looking for a relaxed afternoon. The reef here forms gentle ridges, like its namesake, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We've often seen juvenile sweetlips tucked away, and the occasional moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s a good spot to build confidence and enjoy a slower pace.
Typical Fingers Dive Profile
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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Mermaids Cove Ei
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fingers
Fingers Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fingers, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-27.53, 32.7) (0km away)
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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