South Africa

S.S. Kakapo

20–30 mMax Depth

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1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal71/100

Waves

2.2 m

7.8 s

Swell

1.0 m

7.7 s

Current speed

1.4 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

12.4°C

Wind

42.0 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

-0.6 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves2.1–2.2 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature12.5°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature12.0°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.3°C

Wed, Sep 9Challenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature12.4°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.4°C

08:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 12.4°C

14:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 12.6°C

20:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 12.5°C

02:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 12.0°C

08:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 11.4°C

14:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.3°C

20:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 12.4°C

02:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 12.0°C

08:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 11.7°C

14:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 12.8°C

20:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.6°C

Catalog depth20–30 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: strong

Typical visibility: 10 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

Dark shyshark

Haploblepharus pictus

DeepLog1

Thyrsites atun

Nearby OBIS observations103

Pachymetopon blochii

Nearby OBIS observations51

Thunnus alalunga

Nearby OBIS observations18

Loligo reynaudii

Nearby OBIS observations10

Scombridae

Nearby OBIS observations10

Humpback whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Nearby OBIS observations9

Thunnus albacares

Nearby OBIS observations9

Chrysoblephus laticeps

Nearby OBIS observations6

Larus hartlaubii

Nearby OBIS observations5

Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus

Nearby OBIS observations3

Spheniscus demersus

Nearby OBIS observations3

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

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