Redbait Reef

Vibrant, shallow house reef perfect for beginners and photographers.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Redbait Reef, located in Plettenberg Bay, is a wonderful starting point for exploring the area. It’s often referred to as a house reef and provides a delightful introduction to the local marine environment. The reef features vibrant coral formations alongside colorful anemones, urchins, and sponges. Regularly observed are juvenile reef fish, cuttlefish, and even shysharks – making it an exciting place for divers of all levels. Due to its easy accessibility from the shore and abundant natural light, this site is particularly well-suited for beginners. It's a fantastic location for underwater photography.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefsharkmacro photographybeginner friendlyshore divephotography

Marine Life

shysharkcuttlefishjuvenile reef fishanemonesea urchinsponge

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and easy shore access make it great for beginners, while abundant life appeals to all.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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