Choirboys Reef
Protected Area
Helderberg 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 - Choirboys Reef offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Choirboys Reef, out past Strand, is one of those sites you visit when the weather lines up just right and you're after something a bit different. It’s mostly a low-profile rocky reef, gently rising a couple of metres from the seabed. You won’t find dramatic drop-offs here, but rather a quiet, understated beauty in the nooks and crannies. We’ve seen good nudibranch action and sometimes a shy octopus tucked into a crevice. It’s a good choice for newer divers looking for a calm dive, or photographers wanting to spend time with macro subjects without battling a strong current. Just be sure to check conditions; a little surge can make it less enjoyable.
Typical Choirboys Reef 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Choirboys Reef
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Alpha Dive Centre
Alpha Dive Centre - Strand
Just Africa Scuba
INDIGO SCUBA
Maties Underwater Club
Reef Wetsuits
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Choirboys Reef
Choirboys Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Choirboys Reef, 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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