Quarter Mile Suggest edit

South Africa Suggest · KwaZulu-Natal Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

April to SeptemberBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–24.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Quarter Mile is a popular dive site located in Sodwana Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The site offers a variety of underwater landscapes, making it suitable for divers of different experience levels.

The dive features a mix of coral gardens and rocky outcrops, with opportunities to see a variety of fish species, turtles, and occasionally larger pelagics. The site is named for its distance from the shore, which is approximately a quarter of a mile.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 20.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Permits can be obtained at the dive center.
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Bottom types:
coral sand rock Suggest edit

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Best lighting conditions are early morning; use wide-angle lenses for coral and marine life.

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