BLUFF
Protected Area
Duikerklip 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 - BLUFF offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Bluff is a trawler wreck, sunk just off Miller’s Point in 1965. It sits shallow, only 5 metres deep, so it’s a good one for extended bottom times or for those newer to wreck diving. The 38-metre hull is still largely intact, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into, though penetration isn’t really on the cards. We often spot shy octopuses tucked away, and the hull is usually covered in colourful anemones and nudibranchs. Visibility can be a bit variable here, but on a good day, the light plays nicely through the superstructure.
Typical BLUFF Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Nearest Dive Centres to BLUFF
Dive shops near BLUFF
Into the Blue Scuba
Two Oceans Aquarium
UCT Underwater Club
Coral Wetsuits
University of Cape Town Underwater Club
Orca Diving Academy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BLUFF
BLUFF Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BLUFF, 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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