Blouklip
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 - Blouklip offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Blouklip offers a sturdy shore dive in the Cape, generally free from the notorious currents that can sweep through other sites. Entry is simple enough, though always keep an eye on the swell. Once you’re in, you'll find a landscape of moderate boulders and rocky outcrops close to shore, slowly transitioning to flatter gravel beds around 10 meters. We've seen some impressive nudibranchs tucked into the crevices here, and often a few shy octopus peering out. It’s a solid choice for a relaxed dive when you want to explore the inshore reef without a big boat trip.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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INDIGO SCUBA
Just Africa Scuba
Alpha Dive Centre
Alpha Dive Centre - Strand
Maties Underwater Club
Ollava
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blouklip
Blouklip Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blouklip, 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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