Andre se Gat
Protected Area
Betty's Bay 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 - Andre se Gat offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest cave diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Andre se Gat is a regular for us when we're around Cape Town, especially if we're after something a bit different from the usual kelp forests. It's a rocky reef, mostly sandstone, with a good collection of gullies and ridges to poke around in. The draw here, though, are the small caves. They're not massive caverns, but more like swim-throughs and overhangs, perfect for a bit of exploration without needing advanced cave certs. You'll often find shy reef fish tucked into the crevices, and the light filtering through the openings can be quite pretty. Visibility can be a bit variable, as it often is in this region, so we'd suggest picking a calm day after a few days of settled weather for the best experience. It's a fun dive for those comfortable with navigating a bit of tight space.
Typical Andre se Gat Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Andre se Gat
Andre se Gat Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Andre se Gat, 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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