Cliffs & Overhangs

South Africa

Cliffs & Overhangs

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
8Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
8.2 s
Swell
1.4 m
7.0 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
24.7°C
Wind
17.1 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–2.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature25.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.7–2.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
18:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
00:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
06:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
12:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
18:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
00:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
Catalog depth5–30 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

Feb 27.4°

Jan26.8°
Feb27.4°
Mar27.1°
Apr26.3°
May25.0°
Jun23.7°
Jul22.8°
Aug22.4°
Sep22.6°
Oct23.2°
Nov24.5°
Dec25.4°
Current: mild
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

wallreefsalt 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
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog1
Masked triggerfish
Sufflamen fraenatum
DeepLog1
Monetaria caputserpentis
DeepLog1
Moontail bullseye
Priacanthus hamrur
DeepLog1
Pacific blue seastar
Linckia laevigata
DeepLog1
Ram's horn squid
Spirula spirula
DeepLog1
Round ribbontail ray
Taeniurops meyeni
DeepLog1
Warty sea mat
Isaurus tuberculatus
DeepLog1
Biota incertae sedis
Nearby OBIS observations57
Animalia
Nearby OBIS observations25
Zambezi shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Nearby OBIS observations25
Chordata
Nearby OBIS observations22
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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