Birthday Ledges Suggest edit

South Africa Suggest · KwaZulu-Natal Suggest

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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

January to MarchBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

18.0–22.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Birthday Ledges is a popular dive site located off the coast of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. It features a series of ledges and reefs that are home to a variety of marine life, making it an attractive spot for divers of different skill levels.

Divers can explore the ledges that drop off into deeper waters, with opportunities to see colorful corals, schools of fish, and possibly larger marine species. The site is suitable for both recreational and experienced divers, offering a mix of shallow and deeper areas.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 18.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand coral Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing marine life and ledges.

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