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    King Fish Alley dive site
    14m
    Intermediate
    Sodwana Bay, South Africa

    King Fish Alley

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Why dive here

    With 558+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays and bull sharks - King Fish Alley offers some of Sodwana Bay's richest 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
    Charactermax 14m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    King Fish Alley sits at a comfortable 14 metres, making it a good intermediate dive. It’s a spot we often head to when the deeper reefs are a bit too much, or we just fancy a longer bottom time. You can typically find decent shoals of resident kingfish patrolling the main channel, hence the name, though we’ve also seen potato bass cruise through on occasion. It’s a solid choice for a second dive of the day, or for newer divers looking to build some confidence without straying too deep.

    Typical King Fish Alley Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m14m 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 King Fish Alley

    King Fish Alley Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for King Fish Alley, 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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