Hot Spot

South Africa

Hot Spot

30–32 mMax Depth
boatEntry
27Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
2.3 m
9.3 s
Swell
2.0 m
6.5 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
22.7°C
Wind
9.6 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-0.0 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves2.1–2.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.9–2.6 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.9–2.5 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.9–1.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature23.1°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
09:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
15:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
21:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
03:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
09:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
15:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
21:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
03:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
09:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
15:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
Catalog depth30–32 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: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 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

driftsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Ember parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
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Banded grunter
Pomadasys furcatus
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Blacktip grouper
Epinephelus fasciatus
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Blubberlip snapper
Lutjanus rivulatus
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Bluelined wrasse
Stethojulis albovittata
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By the wind sailor
Velella velella
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Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
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Coral hind
Cephalopholis miniata
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Diana's hogfish
Bodianus diana
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Elongate surgeonfish
Acanthurus mata
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Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
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Halfmoon triggerfish
Sufflamen chrysopterum
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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