Andre se Gat - Cape Town & Western Cape

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.

Location
Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-34.304170, 18.812668
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
15-30m

Marine Protected Area: Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area

Best Time to Dive in Cape Town & Western Cape

The warmest water temperatures in Cape Town & Western Cape occur in January, averaging 18.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 18.9°C (air: 20.8°C)
  • February: 18.9°C (air: 20.7°C)
  • March: 18.9°C (air: 19.5°C)
  • April: 18.9°C (air: 17.3°C)
  • May: 18.9°C (air: 15.8°C)
  • June: 18.9°C (air: 15.0°C)
  • July: 18.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • August: 18.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • September: 18.9°C (air: 13.9°C)
  • October: 18.9°C (air: 16.5°C)
  • November: 18.9°C (air: 17.8°C)
  • December: 18.9°C (air: 19.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cape Town & Western Cape

Nearest Dive Centres to Andre se Gat

Marine Life in Cape Town & Western Cape

Home to 271 recorded species including 176 reef fish, 45 sharks & rays, 28 whales & dolphins, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 4 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Andre se Gat

Based on average water temperature of 18.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories