South Africa
The Shallows
5–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
14Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)
Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.3 m
9.7 s
Swell
2.2 m
8.2 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
16.3°C
Wind
18.1 km/h
→ W
Sea level
-0.2 m
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm
Forecast Overview
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.9–2.3 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.7–2.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
TodayChallenging
Waves2.8–3.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.7–2.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth5–20 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
Best window
May-Nov
Peak month
Jan 19.6°
Jan19.6°
Feb19.4°
Mar18.2°
Apr16.8°
May16.3°
Jun15.8°
Jul15.2°
Aug15.1°
Sep15.5°
Oct16.2°
Nov17.5°
Dec18.9°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 8 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
salt 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
Copper shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
DeepLog26
Great white shark
Carcharodon carcharias
DeepLog19
Broadnose sevengill shark
Notorynchus cepedianus
DeepLog6
Short-tail stingray
Bathytoshia brevicaudata
DeepLog6
Southern right whale
Eubalaena australis
DeepLog5
Roman seabream
Chrysoblephus laticeps
DeepLog2
Common eagle ray
Myliobatis aquila
DeepLog1
Cymbula compressa
DeepLog1
Dwarf cushion star
Parvulastra exigua
DeepLog1
Giant periwinkle
Turbo sarmaticus
DeepLog1
Ocean sunfish
Mola mola
DeepLog1
Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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