

Best for beginner divers, 10-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Stringer is a reef dive located 500 metres off the coast of Sodwana Bay, South Africa. This drift dive site features depths between 10 and 16 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though surge and swell require careful buoyancy control. Access is by boat only. Marine life recorded at the site includes the common bluespotted fantail ray, alongside uncommon sightings of emperor angelfish, clown triggerfish, potato bass, laced moray, titan triggerfish, Indian lionfish, and various nudibranchs. Rare encounters include the peacock mantis shrimp, grey nurse shark, regal angelfish, and coral grouper.
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Observe the cleaning stations where hunter and prey wait their turn to be cleaned.
Stringer can only be reached by boat via charters, which usually depart from Jesser Point.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-16m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly record bluespotted fantail rays, emperor angelfish, clown triggerfish, potato bass, laced moray, titan triggerfish, Indian lionfish, and nudibranchs. Rare sightings include the peacock mantis shrimp, grey nurse shark, regal angelfish, and coral grouper.
Yes, Stringer is suited to newly certified divers looking to build confidence in open water, provided they manage buoyancy well to account for surge.
The reef sits at depths between 10 and 16 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to Stringer is by boat only, located 500 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a drift dive for scuba divers, and boat access is required to reach the reef.
Diving at Stringer in Sodwana Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Stringer in Sodwana Bay. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
Divers at Stringer in Sodwana Bay should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Stringer in Sodwana Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Stringer in Sodwana Bay typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.