Dive Action - Cape Town & Western Cape

If you’re heading to Cape Town and want to get wet, the team at Dive Action are the people to call. We’ve always found them professional, but with that laid-back friendliness you appreciate after a long flight. They’re our pick for anyone keen to explore the Cape Peninsula, whether you're just starting out or chasing something a bit deeper and colder. They run regular charters out to some cracking local spots. We especially love the kelp forests around Simon's Town, where the sunlight filters through the fronds and you’re almost guaranteed to see seals darting past. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a broadnose sevengill shark cruising through. For the technical crowd, they're set up for IANTD and can sort you out with nitrox or trimix fills, which is a real bonus in this part of the world. Our advice? Chat to them about conditions before you book. Cape Town weather can be famously fickle, but Dive Action knows the local waters better than anyone and will point you towards the best visibility and calmest seas on any given day. They’re solid, reliable, and exactly what you want in a dive operation when you're far from home.

Location
Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-33.915610, 18.470490
Phone
+27 21 511-0800
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.diveaction.co.za
Certification Agencies
["PADI","NAUI","IANTD"]
Courses
PADI Scuba Diving, PADI TecRec, PADI Freediving, PADI Snorkelling, Conservation, PADI First Aid - EFR, PADI Purpose Built Facility
Address
22 Carlisle St, Paarden Eiland.

Diving Capabilities - Dive Action

  • Nitrox / EANx
  • Trimix
  • Oxygen Fills
  • Technical Diving

Dive Sites Near Dive Action

Dive Action provides access to 15 dive sites in Cape Town & Western Cape.

Other Dive Centres in Cape Town & Western Cape

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)

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 Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Cape Town & Western Cape

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