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Zinkwazi Reefs

Zinkwazi Reefs

Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa

Depth
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16m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Zinkwazi Reefs

Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa

Zinkwazi Reefs
Depth
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16m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Zinkwazi Reefs
A dive well known for its great diving spots. Here you will not only find one reef, but several. Make a shore entry on a sandy bottom slope and drop down to a depth of 16 meters. Here you will also find several jetty walls and caves to explore. Due to the nearby Tugela River, the visibility hear may be limited. All in all, this is a great dive with good explroation and photo opportunity.

Zinkwazi Reefs Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Rock, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

16m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 54%

O2
CNS Load (45 min)

11% at 14m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life
  • Game Fish
  • Groupers
  • Mackerel
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Reef Fish
  • Rock Lobsters
  • Snappers
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

  • Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

  • High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

  • 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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