South Africa

False Bay

5–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal71/100

Waves

2.8 m

6.9 s

Swell

1.0 m

8.2 s

Current speed

1.5 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

11.7°C

Wind

52.0 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

-0.3 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves2.5–2.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.7°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves2.2–2.5 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.7°C

Mon, Sep 7Challenging

Waves1.5–2.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.5°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.0–1.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature12.8°C

Next 72 hours

20:00

Waves: 2.8 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 11.7°C

02:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 11.6°C

08:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 11.5°C

14:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 11.6°C

20:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 11.9°C

02:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

08:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

14:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 12.9°C

20:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.9°C

02:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.5°C

08:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 12.4°C

14:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.3°C

Catalog depth5–30 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

Apr-Sep

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: 12 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

Puffadder shyshark

Haploblepharus edwardsii

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Hottentot seabream

Pachymetopon blochii

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Southern right whale

Eubalaena australis

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Chrysoblephus laticeps

Nearby OBIS observations37

Rhabdosargus globiceps

Nearby OBIS observations31

Argyrosomus

Nearby OBIS observations29

Thyrsites atun

Nearby OBIS observations25

Pterogymnus laniarius

Nearby OBIS observations16

Atractoscion aequidens

Nearby OBIS observations14

Pomatomus saltatrix

Nearby OBIS observations13

Scomber japonicus

Nearby OBIS observations11

Seriola lalandi

Nearby OBIS observations11

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

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