Rocky Bay
Average depth: 12m / Maximum depth: 24m
This site can be seen from the road on the way to Rooiels. When the sea is flat and calm and the conditions are right, especially after a strong south-easterly, this can be an exciting, adrenalin-filled dive.
The reef is covered in Feather stars, big sponges, anemones and other colourful invertebrates. Lots of fish, such as Galjoen, Janbruin, Roman and crayfish are to be seen on a regular basis along with the always amazing Basket stars attached to bright red and orange Sea fans. Also keep an eye out for Shysharks and small Pipefish.
Steenbras Deep
Average depth: 7m / Maximum depth: 30m
This is an open ocean dive which is only suitable for experienced divers. Since this is the open sea the fish are bigger than those found near the coast which makes for an exciting dive.
This is a colourful reef with various Nudibranchs, an array of anemones, colourful Short spine urchins, Starfish, Sea fans and numerous bright orange Wallsponges. One of the highlights of this dive is a 17m pinnacle starting at 17m which is covered with brightly coloured corals. There is an abundance of fish life present, such as Romans, Hottentots, Shysharks and other varieties of local fish.
Lorry Bay
Average depth: 8m / Maximum depth: 12m
Named after the truck wrecks that litter the ocean and the edge of the water, Lorry Bay is a small bay which can be seen from the road on the way to Rooiels. This is an interesting dive due to all the wrecks, but it is also a very satisfying marine life dive as Pipefish, Feather stars, sponges and anemones are all inhabitants in this area - crayfish and small fish species are also seen on a regular basis.
It is suitable for novice and advanced divers alike, and it is also a great place to practice macro photography. This site is best dived in the summer when the south-easterly cleans and flattens the sea.
Koei en Kalf
Average depth: 7m / Maximum depth: 13m
This site is named after the large and small adjoining rocks that are found above the water at low tide a mother and her youngling. Koei en Kalf can be a very difficult shore entry with a steep climb down to the waters edge, thus it is best dived from a boat. This is a colourful reef with various Nudibranchs, an array of anemones, colourful Short spine urchins, Starfish, Sea fans and numerous bright orange Wallsponges.
There is an abundance of fish life such as Romans, Hottentots, Shysharks and other small varieties of local fish. The conditions at this reef are better than others because of its sheltered position, yet it is still best dived after a south-easterly wind - during a south-westerly the dive site can experience a number of surges which compromise the visibility. This site is an absolute must for novice and experienced divers alike.
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