Blue Flame Pinnacles
Protected Area
False Bay Seal Island Provincial Nature Reserve
Why dive here
With 269+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Blue Flame Pinnacles offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Blue Flame Pinnacles offers a deep dive experience off Cape Town, best suited for those comfortable with deeper profiles. The site is split, with a larger northern reef presenting massive outcrops that peak at around 25 metres from a 33-metre base. To the south, a striking line of three steep granite pinnacles cuts a dramatic profile. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, you'll find these granite structures covered in colourful invertebrates, with schools of fish often circling the higher points. We find this site usually delivers a solid dive for its unique geology.
Typical Blue Flame Pinnacles Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Ollava
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Cape Town Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blue Flame Pinnacles
Blue Flame Pinnacles Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blue Flame Pinnacles, 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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