South Africa

Thomas T. Tucker

10–20 mMax Depth

boatEntry

1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

1.7 m

8.6 s

Swell

1.6 m

7.1 s

Current speed

1.5 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

15.9°C

Wind

5.1 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

-0.6 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.7–2.7 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C

TodayChallenging

Waves2.7–3.3 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature15.9°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves2.4–2.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves2.3–2.4 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C

Next 72 hours

05:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 15.9°C

11:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 15.8°C

17:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 15.8°C

23:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 15.7°C

05:00

Waves: 3.3 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 15.7°C

11:00

Waves: 3.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 15.9°C

17:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

23:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

05:00

Waves: 2.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 15.9°C

11:00

Waves: 2.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

17:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 16.7°C

23:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

Catalog depth10–20 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Sep

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: strong

Typical visibility: 10 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

wrecksalt 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

Cymbula compressa

DeepLog2

Thyrsites atun

Nearby OBIS observations75

Thunnus alalunga

Nearby OBIS observations49

Pachymetopon blochii

Nearby OBIS observations39

Seriola lalandi

Nearby OBIS observations18

Scombridae

Nearby OBIS observations17

Loligo reynaudii

Nearby OBIS observations11

Thunnus albacares

Nearby OBIS observations8

Chrysoblephus laticeps

Nearby OBIS observations7

Spheniscus demersus

Nearby OBIS observations7

sevengill shark

Notorynchus cepedianus

Nearby OBIS observations6

Katsuwonus pelamis

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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