16m

Beginner

Sodwana Bay, South Africa

Maputaland Marine Reserve

Steves Ledge

Best months: Dec–Apr

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 - Steves Ledge 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 16m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Steves Ledge sits at a consistent 16 meters, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed bottom time. We usually find smaller reef fish darting between the hard corals here, and it's a calm spot to really slow down and observe. It's not a site for big pelagic action, but for a gentle exploration of the reef, it’s reliable.

Typical Steves Ledge 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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Steves Ledge

Steves Ledge Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Steves Ledge, 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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