South Africa · Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas
Outside Edge, Aliwal Shoal is a wreck dive with boat access.
Outside Edge, Aliwal Shoal is a wreck dive with boat access.
Outside Edge, Aliwal Shoal is a wreck dive with boat access. Divers usually stay close to the structure and let the day’s conditions shape the route. The site is defined by current can shape the dive; visibility can vary; boat timing matters. When conditions cooperate, it can produce sharks, schooling fish, coral structure, reef life and pelagic visitors.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Requires at least Advanced Open Water due to depth; not suitable for beginners.
Access Restrictions
Minimum qualification Advanced Open Water diver.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Maximum depth is 27 m; aimed at Advanced Open Water divers.
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Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas Diving Guide | DiveJourney | Aliwal Shoal is a subtropical reef and marine protected area about {{ 5 | distance:km }} offshore from Umkomaas on South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Div | Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas
Nebo Wreck, Aliwal Shoal offers an advanced wreck dive with rays and eels.
Boat-access inshore wall at Aliwal Shoal with sharks and macro life