South Africa

2 Mile Reef

8–18 mMax Depth

boatEntry

100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal62/100

Waves

2.4 m

8.8 s

Swell

2.2 m

7.0 s

Current speed

1.0 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

22.6°C

Wind

8.3 km/h

→ S

Sea level

0.2 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging

Waves2.0–2.4 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C

Mon, Sep 7Challenging

Waves1.8–2.7 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.8°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.9–2.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C

Next 72 hours

00:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

06:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

12:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

18:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

00:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

06:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

12:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

18:00

Waves: 2.6 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

00:00

Waves: 2.5 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

06:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

12:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

18:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 23.1°C

Catalog depth8–18 m

Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 27.4°

Jan26.8°

Feb27.4°

Mar27.1°

Apr26.3°

May25.0°

Jun23.7°

Jul22.8°

Aug22.4°

Sep22.6°

Oct23.2°

Nov24.5°

Dec25.4°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations

Blacktip grouper

Epinephelus fasciatus

DeepLog5

Bluefin trevally

Caranx melampygus

DeepLog3

Cyane's octopus

Octopus cyanea

DeepLog3

Elongate surgeonfish

Acanthurus mata

DeepLog3

Indian sea star

Fromia indica

DeepLog3

Indo-pacif. bottlenose dolphin

Tursiops aduncus

DeepLog3

Sunburst butterflyfish

Chaetodon kleinii

DeepLog3

Twobar humbug

Dascyllus carneus

DeepLog3

African chromodoris

Chromodoris africana

DeepLog2

Arc-eye hawkfish

Paracirrhites arcatus

DeepLog2

Devil firefish

Pterois miles

DeepLog2

Ember parrotfish

Scarus rubroviolaceus

DeepLog2

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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