
Africa › South Africa › Western Cape
Long Beach
3–10 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
6Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)
Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.1 m
10.1 s
Swell
2.1 m
8.8 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
15.4°C
Wind
5.8 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.6 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm
Forecast Overview
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.6–2.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
TodayChallenging
Waves2.2–2.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.3–2.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C
Next 72 hours
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.
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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: 8 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
Reefshoresalt Waterbeginner Difficulty
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
Fraser's goatfish
Parupeneus fraserorum
DeepLog2
Por's goatfish
Upeneus pori
DeepLog2
Atlantic horse mackerel
Trachurus trachurus
DeepLog1
Red stumpnose seabream
Chrysoblephus gibbiceps
DeepLog1
Spotted skate
Raja straeleni
DeepLog1
Yellow boxfish
Ostracion cubicum
DeepLog1
Thyrsites atun
Nearby OBIS observations80
Pachymetopon blochii
Nearby OBIS observations58
Loligo reynaudii
Nearby OBIS observations14
Chrysoblephus laticeps
Nearby OBIS observations10
Larus hartlaubii
Nearby OBIS observations7
Pterogymnus laniarius
Nearby OBIS observations7
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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