Kowie River

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth

Visibility

4m - 12m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Kowie River

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth

Visibility

4m - 12m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Kowie River

A beautiful inland river that extends from bathurst and eventually discharges in the ocean on Port Alfred. Easy entry points to water no deeper than 5 meters. Interesting marine life to be seen. Ideal for dive training and beginner divers.

Kowie River Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Inland, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

Visibility Range

4m – 12m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

-1% at 3m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Angel Fish
Butterfly Fish
Groupers
Lion Fish
Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Dive Site Hazards

Thermocline Buoyancy Shift — Sharp thermoclines can cause sudden buoyancy changes.
Instant Visibility Collapse — Sediment disturbance can eliminate visibility immediately.
Late Detection of Structures — Submerged structures may only appear at very close range.

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