Protea Banks - Northern Pinnacle is a dive site in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Typically most favorable Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Kingfish / trevally, Bull (Zambezi) shark, and Dusky shark. Recent reports put the water around 21°C (69°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 21°C · seasonal avg 22°C
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First light 5:37 · Sunrise 6:01 · Sunset 17:48
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.5 km from site · graded 13h ago
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Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
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Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
January hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
The underwater calendar
When these animals are most recorded around Southern Africa — from open sighting data, not a promise.
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Data updated July 2026
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Divers at Protea Banks - Northern Pinnacle in South Africa commonly report sightings of Kingfish / trevally, Bull (Zambezi) shark, Dusky shark, Tiger shark, and Giant guitarfish. Kingfish / trevally is recorded as common sightings, while Bull (Zambezi) shark, Dusky shark, Tiger shark, and Giant guitarfish 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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