NBM Dive Site Resource
Dolphin's Column
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
UNVERIFIED — Dolphin's Column is a currently documented South African dive site. A named column or pinnacle-style boat dive in Plettenberg Bay.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Site media
Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Published reference location
Location map
The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
A named column or pinnacle-style boat dive in Plettenberg Bay.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Coordinate is a conservative rounded locality display point only—not an entry, launch, mooring, wreck position, descent line, reef feature or navigation waypoint. Confirm permits and restricted zones; some Gqeberha sites lie in or near marine protected areas.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Surge, swell, current, rapidly changing visibility, cold stress, boat traffic, separation and entanglement. Deep profiles require training, gas planning and computer/DSMB use; wreck penetration requires overhead and wreck qualifications. Follow the operator's briefing and current MPA rules.
At the site
Facilities and support
The current PADI centre advertises daily charters, shore dives, training and dive support. Reconfirm equipment, fills, oxygen, communications, cancellation and evacuation arrangements.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.