Scuba Diving on the Wildcoast
Dive The Wildcoast
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Looking to dive the Wildcoast?
Book a Wildcoast Dive Package With Oceans Africa
The Wildcoast extends from East London to Port Edward and the KwaZulu Natal South Coast. There is little permanent infastructure for Scuba Divers Oceans Africa have been conducting specialist dive tours in South Africa for over 20 years – let us help you explore the area and create a dive package for you!
Diving the Wildcoast
Scuba Diving the Wildcoast
Dive the Wildcoast and you might just experience the wildest dives of your life!
The edge of the continental shelf lies closer to the Wild Coast than anywhere else in South Africa. The region is therefore much affected by the Agulhas current, which brings warm water and tropicals down the coast, whilst seasonal fluctuations cause a colder counter-current to move north, bringing temperate water species into the area – see sardine run.
Wildcoast Dive Sites
Wildcoast adventure diving!
The waters off the former Transkei are relatively unexplored despite the areas fascinating history of shipwrecks and attempted salvage. The coastline itself is mostly undeveloped and difficult to access.
Numerous rivers deposit silted waters along the shoreline during times of rain and it is sometimes best to look for offshore dive activity rather than focusing on the inshore reef systems.
The diving on the Wild Coast tends to be best during the winter months, when the sardine run brings thousands of sharks, dolphins and whales to the area. Rough seas can also pose some challenges and divers can expect some exciting launches and challenging surface conditions during this time. That said, when conditions are right, the area offers perhaps the most spectacular diving South Africa has on offer. At the transition between tropical and temperate waters, diving the Wildcoast will bring great rewards to the more adventurous diver.
Outside of the sardine run season, the Wild Coast offers little infrastructure for scuba divers. Equipment hire is limited to tanks and weights at best, so divers should ensure that they are as self-sufficient as possible. Oceans Africa are currently exploring the area so watch this space and see our tour pages for the latest updates.
Wildcoast Sardine Run 2025
Choose your Wildcoast sardine run tour package!
Oceans Africa will be guiding our own groups on select dates to the Wildcoast for next years sardine run. Select a sardine run tour from the options below and request rates and availability for dates or send us an e-mail with your dates and we can find a sardine run package for you.
Sardine Run Mbotyi
Sardine Run Mbotyi 2025 Sardine Run Mboyti, Wildcoast – 8 night Package Enquire Now First week starts: 29th June 2025 8 x nights superior accommodation.
Sardine Run East London
Sardine Run East London 2025 SPECIAL OFFER – Sardine Run East London Package Book Now Dates and rates under review if available in 2025 We
Sardine Run Coffee Bay
Sardine Run Coffee Bay / Mdumbi Sardine Run, Wildcoast – 7 night package Enquire Now First week starts: 13th June 2025 7 x nights accommodation.
Sardine Run Cinsta
Sardine Run Cinsta Sardine Run Cinsta East London – 7 night Package Enquire Now First week starts: 25th May 2025 7 x nights superior accommodation.