Sodwana Bay in December?

[love2godeep]

We're planning a trip to South Africa at the end of the year, and are considering getting in some diving at Sodwana Bay. We were there last March, and the diving was great but there were a lot of swells even on the bottom. The ride out to the reef was exciting, with a huge surf to get through; but the sea was so rough that the dive boats were only going out in the early morning, for one dive a day.

Can anyone tell me what to expect in terms of surf, swells, and diving in general in late November/early December?

Thanks!

 

[SA-Diver]

Have a look at

www.sodwanadiving.com
www.sodwanabaylodge.com

They have a historical report on conditions as well.

Typically the diving there is best during our winter months (May to Sept).
However, we have been fortunate to see Whale Sharks during November/December.

 

[LiquidDiver]

Diving in Sodwana is great! Email me or check out www.liquidliving.co.za

If I can help drop me a line
Simon

 

[love2godeep]

Diving in Sodwana is great! Email me or check out www.liquidliving.co.za

If I can help drop me a line
Simon

Cool! Where are you located? I'm in Hawaii at the moment, getting my AOW. Can't wait to get to Sodwana. Do you have a dive op there? I'd love to go to Mozambique. How hard is it for an American?

Thanks for your response.

 

[SA-Diver]

Cool! Where are you located? I'm in Hawaii at the moment, getting my AOW. Can't wait to get to Sodwana. Do you have a dive op there? I'd love to go to Mozambique. How hard is it for an American?

Thanks for your response.

You should try to get to Mozambique if you are going to Sodwana already.
Pic I took at Sodwana the past weekend.
Also had dolphins on one dive, and snorkelled with a Humpback whale - awesome weekend.

 

[scubashooter]

Mozambique... Ihambane, Tofo are great places for big stuff. St Lazarus Bay is also awesome.

 

[ShoalDiverSA]

You should try to get to Mozambique if you are going to Sodwana already.
Pic I took at Sodwana the past weekend.
Also had dolphins on one dive, and snorkelled with a Humpback whale - awesome weekend.

Hi Kobus,

Was this taken on 1/4 Mile reef?

I have heard that there has been a lot of Raggie activity there.

Snorkelling with Humpbacks!!! :11:

Cheers,

Andrew