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Brenton Island

Brenton Island

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Depth
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28m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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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

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

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