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Riy Bank, Algoa Bay

Eastern Cape, South Africa
Shore entry5mm wetsuit typical

Riy Bank, Algoa Bay at a glance

Riy Bank, Algoa Bay is a shore dive site in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Typically most favorable Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Ragged-tooth shark (raggie), Pyjama catshark, and Eagle ray. Recent reports put the water around 18°C (65°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 5h ago
2.1 mwaves — about two meters expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 18°C · seasonal avg 18°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu8:00–18:00
Fri8:00–18:00
Sat10:00–12:00
Sun

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:46 · Sunrise 7:12 · Sunset 17:33

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.2 km from site · graded 5h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Pyjama catshark, Red roman (seabream), Kingfish / trevally

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan5%19°C2.3 m
  2. Feb4%19°C2.4 m
  3. Mar3%18°C2.5 m
  4. Apr3%18°C2.6 m
  5. May1%19°C2.9 m
  6. Jun1%18°C3.2 m
  7. Jul0%18°C3.3 m
  8. Aug1%18°C3.4 m
  9. Sep0%18°C3.2 m
  10. Oct0%17°C2.7 m
  11. Nov2%18°C2.5 m
  12. Dec3%19°C2.4 m

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.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Ragged-tooth shark (raggie)Seasonal
  • Pyjama catsharkCommonly seen
  • Eagle rayOccasionally seen
  • Short-tail stingrayOccasionally seen
  • Red roman (seabream)Commonly seen
  • Kingfish / trevallyCommonly seen
  • Soft coral / sea fansCommonly seen
  • Cape fur sealOccasionally seen

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Site details

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