South Africa

Justins Caves

7–17 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

7Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal71/100

Waves

1.8 m

9.1 s

Swell

1.2 m

8.4 s

Current speed

1.2 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

10.4°C

Wind

13.2 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

-0.7 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.7–2.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature11.2°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature11.9°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature12.8°C

Wed, Sep 9Challenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature13.0°C

Next 72 hours

03:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 10.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 10.6°C

15:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 11.9°C

21:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 11.7°C

03:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 11.0°C

09:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 11.3°C

15:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.7°C

21:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.7°C

03:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

09:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.2°C

15:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.5°C

21:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.4°C

Catalog depth7–17 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

Oct-Apr

Peak month

Jan 18.6°

Jan18.6°

Feb18.6°

Mar17.7°

Apr16.4°

May16.0°

Jun15.6°

Jul15.0°

Aug14.9°

Sep15.2°

Oct15.7°

Nov16.9°

Dec18.0°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 20 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

cavesalt Wateradvanced 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

Bluntnose klipfish

Clinus cottoides

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Clinus arborescens

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Cymbula compressa

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Dwarf cushion star

Parvulastra exigua

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Giant periwinkle

Turbo sarmaticus

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Granite limpet

Cymbula granatina

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Super klipfish

Clinus superciliosus

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Thyrsites atun

Nearby OBIS observations128

Pachymetopon blochii

Nearby OBIS observations57

Thunnus alalunga

Nearby OBIS observations30

Thunnus albacares

Nearby OBIS observations12

Scombridae

Nearby OBIS observations8

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

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