

Best for beginner divers, 2-7m, shore entry, mild current.
Santos Reef is a shallow, sheltered reef located at the western border of Santos swimming beach in Mossel Bay. This site is suitable for beginners and serves as a location for training and casual exploration. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 2 to 7 metres, with an average depth of 2 metres. The site features a garden of feather-worms and sea fans. Access is via the shore, and conditions include mild currents with visibility varying between 1 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 21C throughout the year. Facilities available at the site include air fills, showers, toilets, a cafe, and a dive shop.
-34.17850, 22.13900
The reef edge is where sand-dollar can be found.
The site is a shore entry located on the western border of the Mossel Bay main beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 7m
Visibility
1-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners and is frequently used for training and casual exploration.
The depth ranges from 2 to 7 metres, with an average depth of 2 metres.
Santos Reef is accessed via the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Santos Reef in Mosselbaai. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 21°C.
Santos Reef in Mosselbaai typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Santos Reef in Mosselbaai typically ranges from 1 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.