Cowrie
Cowrie is an amazing dive site located in the southern reefs of Aliwal Shoal in South Africa. With a maximum depth of 27 meters and the top of the reef at 20 meters, this dive offers a thrilling experience for advanced divers. The distance from the southern to northern pinnacles spans approximately 120 meters, providing ample opportunities for exploration.
One of the highlights of diving at Cowrie is the inside edge of the reef, which boasts a mesmerizing wall filled with coves and ledges. This unique feature offers divers the chance to indulge in macro photography and capture incredible marine life up close.
With a visibility of 13 meters, divers can fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Cowrie. Whether you're an advanced diver looking for an exciting challenge or a passionate underwater photographer seeking stunning shots, Cowrie is the perfect dive site for you.
Located near Scottburgh in the uMdoni Local Municipality, Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4182, South Africa, Cowrie provides a convenient and accessible location for divers to embark on their underwater adventure. Join us at Cowrie and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface of South Africa's magnificent waters.
One of the highlights of diving at Cowrie is the inside edge of the reef, which boasts a mesmerizing wall filled with coves and ledges. This unique feature offers divers the chance to indulge in macro photography and capture incredible marine life up close.
With a visibility of 13 meters, divers can fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Cowrie. Whether you're an advanced diver looking for an exciting challenge or a passionate underwater photographer seeking stunning shots, Cowrie is the perfect dive site for you.
Located near Scottburgh in the uMdoni Local Municipality, Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4182, South Africa, Cowrie provides a convenient and accessible location for divers to embark on their underwater adventure. Join us at Cowrie and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface of South Africa's magnificent waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Cowrie
5.4
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cowrie
Depth
25m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cowrie
Wave Height
1.88m
Wind Speed
18.5 m/s
Water Temp
23.1°C
Visibility
260m
Cloud Cover
91%
Wave Period
11.65s
Air Temperature
20.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cowrie
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Dive Score Chart for Cowrie
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.349784946236559/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.6m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 4.7647/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cowrie: 06:00
Sunset at Cowrie: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cowrie 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
8:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.6m (12.4s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 4.8/10
Waves: 2.06m, Wind: 19.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CowrieAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cowrie
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 Cowrie
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Cowrie
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Cowrie
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 Cowrie
Cowrie 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 - Jun 18, 2026
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