South Africa

Protea Banks North Caves

27–40 mMax Depth

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5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

3.1 m

8.7 s

Swell

2.1 m

8.3 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

22.1°C

Wind

35.3 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

0.1 m

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves2.8–3.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.6–2.7 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.2–1.8 mCurrent speed2.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C

Next 72 hours

17:00

Waves: 3.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

23:00

Waves: 2.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.9°C

05:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

11:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

17:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

23:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 2.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

05:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 3.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

11:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.7 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

17:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

23:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

05:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

11:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 2.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

Catalog depth27–40 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

Best window

Jun-Nov

Peak month

Feb 26.3°

Jan25.5°

Feb26.3°

Mar26.2°

Apr25.4°

May24.2°

Jun23.1°

Jul22.1°

Aug21.6°

Sep21.7°

Oct22.2°

Nov23.3°

Dec24.4°

Current: strong

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

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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

DeepLog2

Variable limpet

Helcion concolor

DeepLog2

Man-of-war fish

Nomeus gronovii

DeepLog1

Mussel

Perna perna

DeepLog1

Purpura bufo

DeepLog1

Chrysoblephus puniceus

Nearby OBIS observations68

Epinephelus

Nearby OBIS observations39

Chrysoblephus anglicus

Nearby OBIS observations35

Polysteganus praeorbitalis

Nearby OBIS observations33

Teleostei

Nearby OBIS observations20

Cheimerius nufar

Nearby OBIS observations13

Thunnus albacares

Nearby OBIS observations13

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

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