Buffels Bay

Western Province, South Africa

Depth

10m

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Buffels Bay

A very popular shallow dive site ideal for beginner divers and dive training. Easy shore entry leads to a sandy bottom no deeper than 10 meters where you will find a spectacular display of marine life. Here you can also explore the old wooden wreck of the Tania. The Tania was an old wooden trawler. Today she is mostly broken up and her remains are scattered over a wide area.

Buffels Bay Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O₂

Marine Life

Cray Fish
Crabs
Nudibranchs
Octopus
Groupers
Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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