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Phillips Reef

Eastern Cape, South Africa
Depth
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66ft
Visibility
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11ft - 34ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Phillips Reef

This dive site is within Algoa Bay situated within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole. As with many dives within the BAY it can suffer visibility problems when the Bay is turbulent but when clear can be a magnificent dive. Not a very deep dive at 20 metres, its often a magic night dive with the backdrop of Port Elizabeth's skyline as a special feature. Phillips has long gullys covered with fans and False Lace coral and many other polyps and sponges. A good variety of juvenile and larger local fish can be spotted as well as the odd shy juvenile shark - Pyjama, Shy, Leopard and Raggies have been sighted here. It's and excellent calm relaxed dive for novices and enjoyable even for locals who dive here routinely.

Phillips Reef Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef, Shark
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:20m
Visibility Range:4m - 11m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 47% O2

Marine Life

  • Sea Fan
  • Juvenile Sharks
  • Local Fish
  • Corals

Weather Conditions

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Dive Site Hazards

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