South Africa

Whittle Rock

15–30 mMax Depth

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39Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.5 m

9.3 s

Swell

1.2 m

9.2 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

15.9°C

Wind

10.1 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

-0.2 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.6–1.9 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.6–1.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C

Next 72 hours

08:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 15.9°C

14:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

20:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.0°C

02:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 15.7°C

08:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 15.7°C

14:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 16.0°C

20:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 15.8°C

02:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 15.6°C

08:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 15.4°C

14:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 15.4°C

20:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 15.5°C

02:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 15.5°C

Catalog depth15–30 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

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: 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

pinnaclesalt 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

Puffadder shyshark

Haploblepharus edwardsii

DeepLog8

False plum anemone

Pseudactinia flagellifera

DeepLog6

Violet-spotted anemone

Anthostella stephensoni

DeepLog5

Crowned nudibranch

Polycera capensis

DeepLog4

Feather star

Tropiometra carinata

DeepLog4

Hottentot seabream

Pachymetopon blochii

DeepLog4

Redfingers

Cheilodactylus fasciatus

DeepLog4

Giant periwinkle

Turbo sarmaticus

DeepLog3

Stylaster nobilis

DeepLog3

Tasmanian fur seal

Arctocephalus pusillus

DeepLog3

Aphelodoris brunnea

DeepLog2

Cape triplefin

Cremnochorites capensis

DeepLog2

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

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