Dive-site story
Number One is a deep, sprawling offshore reef system situated several kilometers out from the Durban coastline. Formed of fossilized sandstone and limestone outcrops, the site features prominent ledges, undercut drop-offs, and scattered boulders rising from a sandy seabed. Due to its exposure to open-ocean conditions and significant depth, the site caters strictly to experienced divers looking for pelagic encounters, massive resident reef fish, and rich subtropical invertebrate growth.
Extensive limestone reef ledges harboring large aggregations of subtropical reef fish
Regular encounters with seasonal ragged-tooth sharks and passing pelagics
Expansive fields of sea fans, sponges, and branching black coral
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and autumn months bring cleaner water, calmer sea conditions, and higher chances of seeing migrating ragged-tooth sharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged-tooth sharkCarcharias taurus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Potato bassEpinephelus tukula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant kingfishCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb stingrayHimantura uarnak | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky sharkCarcharhinus obscurus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
