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The Drift Dive

The Drift Dive

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth
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Visibility
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5m - 14m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

The Drift Dive

Garden Route, South Africa

The Drift Dive
Depth
Depth Icon

-

Visibility
Visibility Icon

5m - 14m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About The Drift Dive

A boat dive which is located within the Knysna Heads, a thrilling dive site which is definitely not for the novice diver- there are extremely strong currents here which divers ride like rollercoasters. An excellent dive site for those who love a fast drift dive!

The Drift Dive Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

Visibility Range

5m 14m

Experience Level

Advanced

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Dive Site Hazards

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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