Dive-site story
Located in Plettenberg Bay, this shallow rocky reef is named after the dense colonies of ascidians that blanket its low-profile ridges. Divers navigate gullies and sand channels where small catsharks rest under ledges and Cape fur seals frequently drop in from nearby rookeries.
Extensive colonies of ascidians encrusting the sandstone reefs
Regular encounters with endemic catsharks and shy sharks resting on sandy channels
Curious Cape fur seals visiting divers during the dive
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn bring warmer sea temperatures and calmer conditions inside the bay.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard catsharkPoroderma pantherinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Puffadder shysharkHaploblepharus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape fur sealArctocephalus pusillus pusillus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Redbait ascidianPyura stolonifera | Common |
Marine forecast
