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Crossroads

Eastern Cape, South Africa
Depth
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59ft
Visibility
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13ft - 39ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Experienced

About Crossroads

Another exceptional reef on the 'Wild Side' (out of Algoa Bay) within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan area. Named CROSSROADS because the reef has intersecting gullies with colours and marine 'vegetation' typical of many of the reefs in of this region. You'll often find Ragged Tooth Sharks at rest in the gullies because they lazily exploit the current streams here. Rays make themselves comfy on the sandy bottoms of these gullies surrounded by soft corals, ferns and seafans. Rock Cod, Red Roman and Miss Lucys are common on this entire coastline and are also found here. Pyjama Sharks, Shy Sharks and Leopard Sharks are regulars and in season the boat ride can give an incredible bonus - whale-watchers won't be disappointed and the dolphins are religated to a mere side show.

Crossroads Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef, Rock, Shark
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:18m
Visibility Range:4m - 12m
Experience Level:Experienced
Best Gas:21% - 50% O2

Marine Life

  • Pyjama Sharks
  • Red Roman
  • Miss Lucy
  • Ragged Tooth Sharks
  • Sea Fan
  • Yellow Rock Cod
  • Leopard Sharks
  • Various
  • Soft Corals
  • Shy Shark

Weather Conditions

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Dive Operators near Crossroads

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Dive Site Hazards

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