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Agulhas Banks

Agulhas Banks

Western Province, South Africa

Depth
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600m

Visibility
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20m - 60m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Agulhas Banks

Western Province, South Africa

Agulhas Banks
Depth
Depth Icon

600m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

20m - 60m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Agulhas Banks
A site very well known for the anual sardine runs. This is a major attraction to any diver across the world and a truely amazing experience. The down side of this dive is the fact that the Agulhas Bank gradually drops down to a ,axi,u, depth of 600 meters, thus making this a very technical and advanced dive. Despite this, certain areas can be attempted by beginner and intermediate level divers. Great underwater landscapes, abundant marine life and spectaculat coral growth. Much to see and explore.

Agulhas Banks Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Deep, Reef, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

600m

Visibility Range

20m – 60m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (20 min)

-1% at 598m / 21%

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Marine Life
  • Fish
  • Groupers
  • Gurnards
  • Kob
  • Lobsters
  • Monk Fish
  • Octopus
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Sardines
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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