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    SNAPPER dive site
    wreck
    2m
    Sodwana Bay, South Africa
    Richards Bay Game Reserve

    SNAPPER

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Richards Bay Game 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 - SNAPPER offers some of Sodwana Bay's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 2m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Snapper wreck, resting in just two metres of water, is a proper history lesson. This old fishing vessel went down way back in 1968, and time has turned it into a low-profile scatter of hull and superstructure, perfect for a long, shallow dive or even a snorkel. We love how the metalwork has become a home for all sorts of reef fish; look closely and you’ll find damselfish darting between the plates and maybe a moray eel tucked into a crevice. It’s a great spot for newer divers, or anyone keen on a relaxed exploration of a wreck that’s truly become part of the reef.

    Typical SNAPPER Dive Profile

    Safety Stop0m2m 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.

    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 SNAPPER

    SNAPPER Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SNAPPER, 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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