Dive site field guide
Umkomaas · South Africa
Cathedral (Aliwal Shoal)
30.250° S · 30.820° E

At a glance
Best Time to Dive
June to November
Water Temperature
20-24°C / 68-75°F
Visibility
18-27m / 60-90ft
Access Type
Boat
Dive Type
Scuba
Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Depth
27 m
Average depth
20 m
Nearest airport
DUR
Beneath the surface
The Cathedral at Aliwal Shoal is a large pinnacle with a beautiful archway that divers can swim through. It's another excellent spot for seeing ragged-tooth sharks, which often congregate inside the archway.
PinnacleArchwayRagged-tooth sharks
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