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Pinnacle

10–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

18Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

2.2 m

9.8 s

Swell

2.0 m

9.3 s

Current speed

0.8 km/h

flowing toward SE

Water temperature

15.6°C

Wind

30.1 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

-0.5 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.9–2.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature15.9°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.6–2.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C

Sat, Oct 24Challenging

Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C

Next 72 hours

06:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 15.6°C

12:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 15.6°C

18:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 15.7°C

00:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 15.6°C

06:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 15.6°C

12:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.0°C

18:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

00:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 15.9°C

06:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 15.7°C

12:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 16.7°C

18:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.9°C

00:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

Catalog depth10–25 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

Jan 18.5°

Jan18.5°

Feb18.3°

Mar17.3°

Apr16.1°

May15.7°

Jun15.3°

Jul14.6°

Aug14.6°

Sep15.1°

Oct15.8°

Nov17.0°

Dec18.1°

Current: moderate

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

Reefpinnaclesalt Waterintermediate 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

12 km · nearby observations

Cape dorid

Hypselodoris capensis

DeepLog3

Okenia amoenula

DeepLog3

Chinese klipfish

Clinus nematopterus

DeepLog2

Clinus musaicus

DeepLog2

Crowned nudibranch

Polycera capensis

DeepLog2

Bryde's whale

Balaenoptera brydei

DeepLog1

Cape triplefin

Cremnochorites capensis

DeepLog1

Clinus arborescens

DeepLog1

Clinus ornatus

DeepLog1

Dendrodoris caesia

DeepLog1

Doublesash butterflyfish

Chaetodon marleyi

DeepLog1

Looseskin blenny

Chalaroderma capito

DeepLog1

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

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