Albatross Rock
Protected Area
Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area
Why dive here
With 269+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Albatross Rock offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Albatross Rock is a solid dive when you're in the Cape Town area, offering a look at a fairly rugged sandstone reef. The top of the reef is mostly flat, but as you drop deeper, you’ll find gulleys and undercuts, bottoming out to sand around 12 metres. These gulleys generally run north to south, creating interesting swim-throughs and places for fish to shelter. We've seen plenty of local reef fish here, along with the occasional catshark tucked into the crevices. It’s a good spot for divers looking for a relaxed exploration rather than a high-octane drift.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Albatross Rock
Albatross Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Albatross Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.92, 18.46) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
59°F · Range: 12.4–17.2°C
Air Temperature
17°C
62°F
Wind Speed
7.33 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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