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Castle Rock Cape Town

Castle Rock is one of our go-to False Bay dives when we’re after a guaranteed kelp fix. It’s always a good bet for shelter from a northwest wind too, which makes those blustery days a bit more bearable. The site starts shallow, just a few metres, with light filtering through the kelp fronds in shafts, dancing on the rocky reef below. We love the swim-throughs here, navigating tunnels of rock draped in broad-leafed kelp, always keeping an eye out for shy shy sharks tucked into crevices. As you head deeper, towards the 14-metre mark, the kelp gives way to some impressive rock pinnacles, smothered in jewel anemones and sponges. Visibility averages 8m, which feels decent when you’re wrapped in the green glow of the forest. We often spot snoek zipping past, and if you’re lucky, a curious Cape fur seal might pop in for a quick inspection. It’s a classic Cape Town dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture that iconic kelp forest feel.