Africa › South Africa › Western Cape

A-Frame

5–12 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

39Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal61/100

Waves

2.3 m

7.7 s

Swell

1.2 m

7.1 s

Current speed

2.0 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

12.0°C

Wind

38.8 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

-0.7 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves2.1–2.3 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C

TomorrowChallenging

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

Wed, Sep 9Challenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C

Next 72 hours

03:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 12.0°C

09:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.0°C

15:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 12.2°C

21:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.3°C

03:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

09:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 11.7°C

15:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 12.3°C

21:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.2°C

03:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 11.8°C

09:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 11.8°C

15:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 12.8°C

21:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.5°C

Catalog depth5–12 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

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: mild

Typical visibility: 7.5 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

Super klipfish

Clinus superciliosus

DeepLog16

Clinus exasperatus

DeepLog9

Clinus arborescens

DeepLog8

Hottentot seabream

Pachymetopon blochii

DeepLog6

Salema

Sarpa salpa

DeepLog6

Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

DeepLog4

Speckled klipfish

Clinus venustris

DeepLog4

Crowned nudibranch

Polycera capensis

DeepLog3

False plum anemone

Pseudactinia flagellifera

DeepLog3

Two-eyed blenny

Chalaroderma ocellata

DeepLog3

Two-tone fingerfin

Chirodactylus brachydactylus

DeepLog3

Chinese klipfish

Clinus nematopterus

DeepLog2

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

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