Aster

South Africa

Aster

18–27 mMax Depth
boatEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
2.5 m
7.1 s
Swell
1.1 m
8.0 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
12.7°C
Wind
43.0 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves2.3–2.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature12.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.1–2.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature12.3°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature11.9°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.2–1.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.4°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
00:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
06:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 12.4°C
12:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
18:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
00:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
06:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 11.2°C
12:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
18:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 12.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
Catalog depth18–27 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-Apr

Peak month

Jan 18.6°

Jan18.6°
Feb18.6°
Mar17.7°
Apr16.4°
May16.0°
Jun15.6°
Jul15.0°
Aug14.9°
Sep15.2°
Oct15.7°
Nov16.9°
Dec18.0°
Current: moderate
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
Tasmanian fur seal
Arctocephalus pusillus
DeepLog2
Chrysaora agulhensis
DeepLog1
Heaviside's dolphin
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
DeepLog1
Mediterranean mussel
Mytilus galloprovincialis
DeepLog1
Onefin electric ray
Narke capensis
DeepLog1
Thyrsites atun
Nearby OBIS observations115
Pachymetopon blochii
Nearby OBIS observations47
Thunnus alalunga
Nearby OBIS observations28
Scombridae
Nearby OBIS observations13
Thunnus albacares
Nearby OBIS observations13
Loligo reynaudii
Nearby OBIS observations11
Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Nearby OBIS observations9
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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Aster photo 3
Aster photo 4
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