Die Josie - Cape Town & Western Cape

Die Josie is a straightforward dive off the Cape Peninsula, offering a consistent experience rather than dramatic surprises. You’ll drop onto a flat, fine sand bottom around 17 metres, then ascend onto granite reef. It’s a landscape of blocky formations, not unlike some sandstone reefs nearby, but without many deep overhangs or caves. Think vertical faces and cracks rather than intricate swim-throughs. Visibility here can be a bit of a gamble; it’s often decent, but not always spectacular. We’ve found it’s a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable with reef diving in the area without strong currents or complex navigation. Look out for the usual suspects: shy octopus peeking from crevices, small schooling fish, and nudibranchs if you’ve got a keen eye. It’s not a site that screams "postcard," but it’s a solid, honest dive.

Location
Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-34.074950, 18.354267
Type
cave

Marine Protected Area: Duikerklip Provincial Nature Reserve

Best Time to Dive in Cape Town & Western Cape

The warmest water temperatures in Cape Town & Western Cape occur in January, averaging 18.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 18.9°C (air: 20.8°C)
  • February: 18.9°C (air: 20.7°C)
  • March: 18.9°C (air: 19.5°C)
  • April: 18.9°C (air: 17.3°C)
  • May: 18.9°C (air: 15.8°C)
  • June: 18.9°C (air: 15.0°C)
  • July: 18.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • August: 18.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • September: 18.9°C (air: 13.9°C)
  • October: 18.9°C (air: 16.5°C)
  • November: 18.9°C (air: 17.8°C)
  • December: 18.9°C (air: 19.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cape Town & Western Cape

Nearest Dive Centres to Die Josie

Marine Life in Cape Town & Western Cape

Home to 271 recorded species including 176 reef fish, 45 sharks & rays, 28 whales & dolphins, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 4 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Die Josie

Based on average water temperature of 18.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories