Cohen’s Corner
Located on the east side of the lake in South Africa, this dive site offers divers a thrilling underwater experience. With its steep drop-off, abundant marine life, and captivating scenery, it is considered one of the most picturesque dives in the area.
Divers exploring this site will have the opportunity to encounter various species of fish, including small mouth yellows, big mouth yellows, barbel, carp, and occasionally bass and trout. The diverse aquatic ecosystem provides a fascinating underwater spectacle for experienced divers.
Beneath the cliffs, a silty slope descends at a steep angle, reaching depths of up to 30 meters and beyond near the shore. This makes it an ideal location for advanced divers to embark on deep dives. After exploring the depths, divers can ascend the slope and enjoy a more leisurely shallow dive.
With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site offers a unique and immersive experience for those seeking adventure beneath the surface. Its close proximity to Maluti-a-Phofung Ward 6, Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, and Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality provides easy access for divers looking to explore the wonders of the underwater world in the Free State region of South Africa.
Divers exploring this site will have the opportunity to encounter various species of fish, including small mouth yellows, big mouth yellows, barbel, carp, and occasionally bass and trout. The diverse aquatic ecosystem provides a fascinating underwater spectacle for experienced divers.
Beneath the cliffs, a silty slope descends at a steep angle, reaching depths of up to 30 meters and beyond near the shore. This makes it an ideal location for advanced divers to embark on deep dives. After exploring the depths, divers can ascend the slope and enjoy a more leisurely shallow dive.
With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site offers a unique and immersive experience for those seeking adventure beneath the surface. Its close proximity to Maluti-a-Phofung Ward 6, Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, and Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality provides easy access for divers looking to explore the wonders of the underwater world in the Free State region of South Africa.
Diving Conditions Score for Cohen’s Corner
4.2
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cohen’s Corner
Depth
18m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cohen’s Corner
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
32.7 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
2.78km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
12.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cohen’s Corner
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Dive Score Chart for Cohen’s Corner
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 6.3533333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 29.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.8533333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cohen’s Corner: 06:00
Sunset at Cohen’s Corner: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cohen’s Corner 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
14:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 29.9 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 34.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 19.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cohen’s CornerAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cohen’s Corner
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 Cohen’s Corner
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Cohen’s Corner
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Cohen’s Corner
Water Temp
15.3°C / 59.5°F
February
Visibility
12.9m / 42.3ft
March
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cohen’s Corner
Cohen’s Corner follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (15.3°C) and June the coldest (9.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m 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 14, 2026
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