Alphard Bank

Western Province, South Africa

Depth

70m

Visibility

20m - 60m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Alphard Bank

Situated on the Agulhus Bank on the South African Coast, this site is well known and often dived by many. A majestic dive with a picture perfect underwater landscape filled with corals and abundant marine life. Gradually slope down to a maximum depth of 70 meters and explroe the wonders that this site has to offer. Great for micro and macro photography. Despite the maximum depth, the Alphard bank has a good depth variation and beginner and intermediate level divers can acces this bank. Great dive !

Alphard Bank Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Deep, Other, Rock, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

70m

Visibility Range

20m – 60m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Red Roman
Sardines
Eels
Various
Octopus
Monk Fish
Groupers
Lobsters
Bream

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