Windmill

South Africa

Windmill

3–10 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
18Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal61/100
Waves
2.4 m
7.5 s
Swell
1.3 m
7.6 s
Current speed
2.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
12.0°C
Wind
42.1 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.3–2.4 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.7–2.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.2°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
06:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
12:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.1°C
18:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
00:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
06:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 11.7°C
12:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
18:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 11.6°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.5°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
Catalog depth3–10 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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-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: mild
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

shoresalt Waterbeginner 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
Zebra
Diplodus hottentotus
DeepLog6
Blue-spotted chromis
Chromis dasygenys
DeepLog2
Clinus arborescens
DeepLog2
False plum anemone
Pseudactinia flagellifera
DeepLog2
Oblique-banded cardinalfish
Apogon semiornatus
DeepLog2
Stephenson's sea cucumber
Roweia stephensoni
DeepLog2
Strawberry anemone
Corynactis annulata
DeepLog2
White seabream
Diplodus capensis
DeepLog2
Cape silverside
Atherina breviceps
DeepLog1
Doriopsilla areolata
DeepLog1
Hottentot seabream
Pachymetopon blochii
DeepLog1
Natal knifejaw
Oplegnathus robinsoni
DeepLog1
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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