Deep Southeast Whittle Ridge
Protected Area
False Bay Seal Island 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 - Deep Southeast Whittle Ridge offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Deep Southeast Whittle Ridge is for advanced divers willing to explore the deeper, less-frequented parts of False Bay. It’s a challenging dive, often with strong currents, but we’ve seen ragged-tooth sharks cruising through, and the sheer scale of the reef structure is impressive. This site is about the thrill of discovery, not guaranteed sightings.
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 Deep Southeast Whittle Ridge
Deep Southeast Whittle Ridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Deep Southeast Whittle Ridge, 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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