

Best for beginner divers, 3-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Malay Pools, located near The Willows in Gqeberha, consists of natural tidal pools and gullies that offer a sheltered environment for snorkelling. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 3 to 8 metres and an average depth of 5 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility typically between 2 and 10 metres and mild currents. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Species recorded around this area include bream, klipfish, sea stars, sea squirts, fanworms, and snails. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of sea urchins and sharp coral present in the area.
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Seaweed may occasionally spill into the tidal pool, especially during certain tidal cycles or due to changes in weather patterns.
The site is located at The Willows Resort, Marine Drive, Schoenmakerskop, Port Elizabeth.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-8m
Visibility
2-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include bream, klipfish, sea stars, sea squirts, fanworms, and snails. Bluebottles are also occasionally present.
Yes, Malay Pools is considered suitable for beginners due to its sheltered tidal pool environment and mild currents.
The depth at Malay Pools ranges from 3 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Malay Pools is a shore-entry site.
Yes, this site is used for snorkelling and has a rating of 3 out of 5.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Malay Pools (The Willows) in Port Elizabeth. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 20°C.
Malay Pools (The Willows) in Port Elizabeth typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Malay Pools (The Willows) in Port Elizabeth typically ranges from 2 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.