Boat Rock
Protected Area
Table Mountain National Park 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 - Boat Rock offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest cave diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Boat Rock, tucked away near Miller's Point, offers a good, solid dive without too much fuss. We've always found the southwest side the most interesting, with its chunky granite boulders creating a maze of nooks and crannies. While most of the small holes are too tight to squeeze through, they make excellent hideouts for various reef fish. Down at around 14 metres, the coarse shelly sand bottom sets a calm backdrop. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for exploring the crevices and maybe spotting a shy octopus peeking out. Current can pick up a bit, so we prefer it on a calmer day.
Typical Boat Rock 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Boat Rock
Boat Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Boat Rock, 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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