Strawberry Rocks

South Africa

Strawberry Rocks

5–18 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.8 m
8.7 s
Swell
1.1 m
6.9 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
10.4°C
Wind
15.0 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.5 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 temperature13.1°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 10.4°C
08:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 10.4°C
14:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
20:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
02:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 11.1°C
08:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 11.1°C
14:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.6°C
20:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.2°C
08:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
14:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.4°C
20:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
Catalog depth5–18 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-Mar

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: moderate
Typical visibility: 12 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
Dwarf cushion star
Parvulastra exigua
DeepLog1
False plum anemone
Pseudactinia flagellifera
DeepLog1
Goat's eye limpet
Cymbula oculus
DeepLog1
Magnificent octopus
Enteroctopus magnificus
DeepLog1
Syngnathus temminckii
DeepLog1
Tasmanian fur seal
Arctocephalus pusillus
DeepLog1
Thyrsites atun
Nearby OBIS observations128
Pachymetopon blochii
Nearby OBIS observations58
Thunnus alalunga
Nearby OBIS observations30
Thunnus albacares
Nearby OBIS observations12
Scombridae
Nearby OBIS observations8
Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Nearby OBIS observations7
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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