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Alphard Bank

Alphard Bank

Western Province, South Africa

Depth
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70m

Visibility
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20m - 60m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Alphard Bank

Situated on the Agulhus Bank on the South African Coast, this site is well known and often dived by many. A majestic dive with a picture perfect underwater landscape filled with corals and abundant marine life. Gradually slope down to a maximum depth of 70 meters and explroe the wonders that this site has to offer. Great for micro and macro photography. Despite the maximum depth, the Alphard bank has a good depth variation and beginner and intermediate level divers can acces this bank. Great dive !

Alphard Bank Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Deep, Other, Rock, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

70m

Visibility Range

20m 60m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Monk Fish
  • Groupers
  • Lobsters
  • Bream
  • Red Roman
  • Sardines
  • Eels
  • Various
  • Octopus
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