Butchers
Butchers is a remarkable reef formation consisting of large boulders, creating an enchanting underwater landscape of gullies and crevices to discover. With a maximum depth of 27m and the reef's highest point at approximately 19m, divers can explore the depths of this captivating site.
Diving at Butchers offers a truly magical experience, as it serves as an underwater playground for a diverse range of marine life, both big and small. Prepare to encounter captivating creatures such as false stonefish, tiger angelfish, oceanic black tip sharks, and loggerhead turtles.
Exploring Butchers feels like embarking on an exhilarating treasure hunt, as its vibrant colors and mesmerizing macro jewels add an extra touch of enchantment. During the winter months, divers may also have the opportunity to spot the Ragged Tooth Shark, Potato Bass (Grouper), Loggerhead and Hawksbill sea turtles, among other fascinating species.
With excellent visibility of 14m and a maximum depth of 23m, Butchers offers an ideal diving experience for advanced divers. Located in South Africa, specifically in Scottburgh South, uMdoni Ward 4, Scottburgh, uMdoni Local Municipality, Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4182, this dive site promises unforgettable underwater adventures.
Diving at Butchers offers a truly magical experience, as it serves as an underwater playground for a diverse range of marine life, both big and small. Prepare to encounter captivating creatures such as false stonefish, tiger angelfish, oceanic black tip sharks, and loggerhead turtles.
Exploring Butchers feels like embarking on an exhilarating treasure hunt, as its vibrant colors and mesmerizing macro jewels add an extra touch of enchantment. During the winter months, divers may also have the opportunity to spot the Ragged Tooth Shark, Potato Bass (Grouper), Loggerhead and Hawksbill sea turtles, among other fascinating species.
With excellent visibility of 14m and a maximum depth of 23m, Butchers offers an ideal diving experience for advanced divers. Located in South Africa, specifically in Scottburgh South, uMdoni Ward 4, Scottburgh, uMdoni Local Municipality, Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4182, this dive site promises unforgettable underwater adventures.
Diving Conditions Score for Butchers
5.5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Butchers
Depth
23m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Butchers
Wave Height
2.86m
Wind Speed
11.2 m/s
Water Temp
22.3°C
Visibility
26.9km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
11.8s
Air Temperature
12.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Butchers
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Dive Score Chart for Butchers
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.583333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.32m, Wind 0.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.662433333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Butchers: 06:00
Sunset at Butchers: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Butchers 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
16:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 2.32m (10.9s), Wind: 0.7 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 2.28m, Wind: 4.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ButchersAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Butchers
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 Butchers
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Butchers
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Butchers
Water Temp
21.7°C / 71.1°F
February
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Butchers
Butchers follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (21.7°C) and August the coldest (17.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 - Jul 4, 2026
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