2 Mile Reef

Expansive reef with varied topography for all diver levels.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Sodwana Bay, renowned for its diverse marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. The primary dive area is 2 Mile Reef, a substantial reef measuring approximately 2 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer in width. This expansive reef offers something for divers of all skill levels due to its varied topography, including ledges, pinnacles, gullies, and caves. Beyond the main reef, numerous smaller outlying dive sites provide additional exploration opportunities, such as Stringer Reef, Bikini Reef, Mellow Yellow, and Roonies. Divers can typically enjoy diving in this area throughout most weather conditions, benefiting from its location within a protected bay. The reef is known for its abundance of marine life, making it a consistently rewarding destination.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

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Marine Life

  • Sand Tiger Shark Sand Tiger Shark
  • Scorpionfish Scorpionfish
  • Whale Shark Whale Shark
  • Loggerhead Sea Turtle Loggerhead Sea Turtle
  • Butterflyfish Butterflyfish
  • Potato Grouper Potato Grouper
  • Snowflake Moray Snowflake Moray
  • Triggerfish Triggerfish
  • Soft Gingerbread Hem Star Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
  • Humpback Whale Humpback Whale
  • Hard Coral Hard Coral
  • Turtle Turtle
  • French Angelfish French Angelfish
  • Green Sea Turtle Green Sea Turtle

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Varied topography from 10-18 meters and protected bay location make it suitable for everyone, with multiple distinct dive spots.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:

Variable

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