Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa
    Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area

    D-Frame

    Best months: Mar

    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 - D-Frame offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeMar
    WetsuitA 7mm wetsuit with a hood
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Great White Sharks · 269+ species recorded
    Water14-16°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    D-Frame sits right next to its more famous neighbour, A-Frame, and frankly, it often gets overlooked. That’s a mistake, especially if you appreciate a good wall dive without the crowds. The site features a series of rocky ridges running roughly northwest, with sandy channels separating them. We’ve found a particularly dramatic section that drops from about four metres down to 14 metres. Look for the "Wave Rock" on the south reef; it’s a cool overhang that’s perfect for spotting shy critters tucked away. The sand bottom slopes gently, so it’s a good spot for newer divers to practice buoyancy along the walls.

    Safety Notes

    Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for D-Frame

    D-Frame Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for D-Frame, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.92, 18.46) (8km away)

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    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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