Butterfly Wall

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth

Visibility

3m - 9m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Butterfly Wall

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth

Visibility

3m - 9m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Butterfly Wall

A shallow reef dive site situated in waters under 10 meters deep. One of the favourites in Mossel Bay this dive site is relaxed with little current and is protected from the weather. There is great marine life present here and in the summer months you can even catch some tropical fish. There are wonderful corals, sponges and anemones along with long nose pipefish, shovel nose crayfish and more

Butterfly Wall Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

Visibility Range

3m – 9m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

6% at 6m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Various

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Dive Site Hazards

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.

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