Amanzi Rock Face
This dive site in South Africa offers an ideal opportunity for beginner divers to explore the underwater world. With its easy access and shallow depth of 8m, it is perfect for night diving. The site is abundant with marine life, including various fish species such as small mouth yellows, big mouth yellows, barbel, carp, and occasional sightings of bass and trout. The presence of several trees and a sunken small fishing boat adds to the allure of this dive. With a visibility of 3m, divers will have a chance to admire the beautiful underwater scenery. Located in Maluti-a-Phofung Ward 6, Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, South Africa, this dive site is a must-visit for divers seeking a memorable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Amanzi Rock Face
5
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Amanzi Rock Face
Depth
8m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Amanzi Rock Face
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
20.8 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
37.58km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Amanzi Rock Face
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Dive Score Chart for Amanzi Rock Face
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.673333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 16.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.173333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Amanzi Rock Face: 06:00
Sunset at Amanzi Rock Face: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Amanzi Rock Face are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
7:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 16.8 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 16.6 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 19.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Amanzi Rock FaceAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Amanzi Rock Face
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Amanzi Rock Face
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Amanzi Rock Face
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Amanzi Rock Face
Water Temp
15.0°C / 59.0°F
February
Visibility
12.7m / 41.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Amanzi Rock Face
Amanzi Rock Face follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (15.0°C) and June the coldest (8.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). May is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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