

The Fontao Wreck is a boat-access dive site located off the coast of South Africa near Durban. The wreck serves as a fixed reference point for divers, with the site extending to a maximum depth of 50 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents throughout the dive. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres, and water temperatures remain warm, fluctuating between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. Due to the depth of the wreck, divers must remain aware of their depth at all times and monitor for shark presence while submerged.
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Check locally for current facility availability before your trip, as provisions can change. Arrive at the boat briefing having already confirmed your entry logistics, since this is a boat-access site and timing around the moderate current will affect your comfort in the water.
Follow Mahatma Gandhi Drive from Durban central towards the harbour and Ushaka Marine World. Turn left into Browns Rd which leads straight to the club gate.
Recorded at this site
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
The site extends to a maximum depth of 50 metres.
No, the Fontao Wreck is a boat-access site.
Water temperatures are warm, ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Divers should remain aware of their depth due to the 50-metre maximum, prepare for moderate currents, and monitor for shark presence while submerged.
Diving at Fontao Wreck in Durban requires the following certifications: Qualified Scuba Diver. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fontao Wreck in Durban. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Fontao Wreck in Durban are March, April, May, June, and July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.