St. Croix Island Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

March to MayBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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St. Croix Island is a popular dive site located off the coast of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, known for its diverse marine life and vibrant underwater ecosystems.

Diving around St. Croix Island offers opportunities to explore kelp forests, rocky reefs, and encounters with various fish species, including sharks and rays. The site features both shallow and deeper areas, catering to different levels of divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rocky sandy kelp Suggest edit

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Wide-angle for marine life, macro for details

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