The Deep South
Why dive here
The Deep South is a wall dive where divers can encounter dolphins, humpback whales, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 23-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Deep South isn't for the faint-hearted. We often encounter strong currents here, which makes it a drift dive best suited for advanced divers comfortable with more exposed conditions. You'll drop onto a plateau that slopes deep, typically spotting reef sharks patrolling the drop-off and sometimes oceanic whitetips cruising by in the blue. It’s a site for those who appreciate pelagic action over intricate coral formations.
Typical The Deep South Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Deep South
The Deep South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Deep South, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.21, 35.56) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
83°F · Range: 27.3–30°C
Current Speed
3.61 cm/s
Direction: SE (146.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.07 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.47 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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