South Africa

Aliwal Shoal Pinacles

15–27 mMax Depth

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96Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.5 m

7.2 s

Swell

1.2 m

7.6 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

22.5°C

Wind

7.7 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

-0.1 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.9°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.2–2.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.9°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves2.0–2.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C

Sat, Oct 24Challenging

Waves2.1–2.2 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.9°C

Next 72 hours

05:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

11:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

17:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 23.1°C

23:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

05:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

11:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

17:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 23.1°C

23:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

05:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

11:00

Waves: 2.5 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

17:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

23:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

Catalog depth15–27 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

Jun-Nov

Peak month

Feb 25.9°

Jan25.3°

Feb25.9°

Mar25.7°

Apr24.9°

May23.8°

Jun22.7°

Jul21.7°

Aug21.3°

Sep21.4°

Oct22.0°

Nov23.0°

Dec24.2°

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

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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

Sand tiger shark

Carcharias taurus

DeepLog40

Natal wrasse

Anchichoerops natalensis

DeepLog9

Ember parrotfish

Scarus rubroviolaceus

DeepLog5

Laced moray

Gymnothorax favagineus

DeepLog5

Potato grouper

Epinephelus tukula

DeepLog5

Emperor angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

DeepLog4

Spotted hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys aprinus

DeepLog4

Spotted tang

Zebrasoma gemmatum

DeepLog4

Clown triggerfish

Balistoides conspicillum

DeepLog3

Crown squirrelfish

Sargocentron diadema

DeepLog3

Englishman seabream

Chrysoblephus anglicus

DeepLog3

Map puffer

Arothron mappa

DeepLog3

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

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