Elusive

South Africa

Elusive

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
2.4 m
8.4 s
Swell
2.2 m
7.1 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
22.6°C
Wind
9.5 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves2.3–2.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.0–2.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.8–2.4 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.9°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.8–2.3 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
04:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
10:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
16:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
22:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
16:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
22:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
04:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
10:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

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

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog1
Striped large-eye bream
Gnathodentex aureolineatus
DeepLog1
Leatherback sea turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
Nearby OBIS observations17
Tropidocyathus lessonii
Nearby OBIS observations4
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Nearby OBIS observations3
Distorsio kurzi
Nearby OBIS observations3
Eugemmula monilifera
Nearby OBIS observations3
Latiaxis
Nearby OBIS observations3
Lima nimbifer
Nearby OBIS observations3
Marginella
Nearby OBIS observations3
Mimoblennius rusi
Nearby OBIS observations3
Oliveragemmula kieneri
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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Photos

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