Four Buoy, Sodwana Bay

This dive site in South Africa is a popular choice for both students in courses and beginner divers. With its ledges and swim-throughs, it offers a diverse and exciting underwater experience for everyone. The topography of the site includes expansive sand gullies to explore, as well as rocky outcrops and small caves where you can find shoals of Sweepers hiding. The site is only accessible by boat, adding to the sense of adventure.

The average depth of the dive is 9m, with a maximum depth of 12m, making it an ideal location for beginner divers to gain experience and confidence in their skills. The visibility in the area is excellent, reaching up to 15m, allowing for clear and stunning views of the underwater world.

When exploring this dive site, you can encounter a variety of marine life. Keep an eye out for the mesmerizing bluespotted ribbontail rays, colorful nudibranchs such as chromodoris sp., and inquisitive honeycomb moray eels. Lionfish, loggerhead turtles, redfang triggerfish, emperor angelfish, and yellow-edge lyretail are also common sightings in this area.

Located close to Sodwana Bay, in The Big Five False Bay Local Municipality, Umkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, this dive site offers both an immersive underwater experience and a beautiful coastal setting. Whether you are a beginner diver or a seasoned enthusiast, this site has something special to offer.