Brenton Island

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Depth

28m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Brenton Island

Brenton Island is situated within Algoa Bay and makes up a small cluster of Islands on the East bank of the Bay ie the larger St Croix Island, Jaheel and Brenton Islands. These are protected areas which once teamed with penguins and birdlife. Sadly, this is no more. Brenton Island is 800m off of St Croix and consists of gullies, caves and gorged wall drop offs. An eden of colourful sponges, ferns and corals a dive site known for ragged tooth shark spotting. The whales and dolphins aren't to bad either.(in season)

Brenton Island Dive Info

Terrain & Features

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Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

28m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 37%

O₂

Marine Life

Sharks
Nudibranchs
Dolphins
Hard Corals
Soft Corals
None
Penguins
Sponges

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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