Elusive

South Africa

Elusive

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.2 m
8.4 s
Swell
0.8 m
7.3 s
Current speed
1.7 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
24.8°C
Wind
10.8 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–2.9 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.7–3.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
18:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
00:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
06:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
12:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
18:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
00:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
Catalog depth10–30 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Peak month

Feb 27.4°

Jan26.9°
Feb27.4°
Mar27.2°
Apr26.3°
May25.1°
Jun23.7°
Jul22.8°
Aug22.4°
Sep22.6°
Oct23.3°
Nov24.5°
Dec25.6°
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

reefsalt 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
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog1
Striped large-eye bream
Gnathodentex aureolineatus
DeepLog1
Oliveragemmula kieneri
Nearby OBIS observations4
Terebra hoaraui
Nearby OBIS observations4
Tropidocyathus lessonii
Nearby OBIS observations4
Afrocardium exochum
Nearby OBIS observations3
Distorsio kurzi
Nearby OBIS observations3
Eugemmula monilifera
Nearby OBIS observations3
Grapsus tenuicrustatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Latiaxis
Nearby OBIS observations3
Lima nimbifer
Nearby OBIS observations3
Marginella
Nearby OBIS observations3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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