South Africa

South Sands

5–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.5 m

7.8 s

Swell

0.8 m

8.3 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

22.9°C

Wind

25.1 km/h

→ S

Sea level

0.3 m

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.5–3.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.6–2.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C

Next 72 hours

09:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

15:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

21:00

Waves: 2.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

03:00

Waves: 2.6 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

09:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

15:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

21:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

03:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

09:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

15:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

21:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

03:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°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

Jun-Nov

Peak month

Feb 25.9°

Jan25.3°

Feb25.9°

Mar25.7°

Apr24.9°

May23.8°

Jun22.7°

Jul21.7°

Aug21.3°

Sep21.4°

Oct22.0°

Nov23.0°

Dec24.2°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 15 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

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

DeepLog1

North African catfish

Clarias gariepinus

DeepLog1

Quilted melania

Tarebia granifera

DeepLog1

Chrysoblephus puniceus

Nearby OBIS observations19

Cliona orientalis

Nearby OBIS observations6

Spheciospongia vagabunda

Nearby OBIS observations6

Haematopus moquini

Nearby OBIS observations5

Stylophora pistillata

Nearby OBIS observations5

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Carcharias taurus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Chromis weberi

Nearby OBIS observations4

Chrysoblephus anglicus

Nearby OBIS observations4

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

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