Inside Eelskin, Aliwal Shoal is a dive site in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Divers commonly see Geometric moray eel, Honeycomb moray eel, and Goldies / anthias. Recent reports put the water around 22°C (71°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 22°C · seasonal avg 22°C
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First light 5:36 · Sunrise 5:59 · Sunset 17:46
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 12 km from site · graded 1h ago
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Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
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Data updated July 2026
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Divers at Inside Eelskin, Aliwal Shoal in South Africa commonly report sightings of Geometric moray eel, Honeycomb moray eel, Goldies / anthias, Potato bass, and Banded coral shrimp. Honeycomb moray eel, Goldies / anthias, and Banded coral shrimp are recorded as common sightings, while Geometric moray eel and Potato bass are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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