Dome Rock
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 - Dome Rock offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Dome Rock gives you a solid pinnacle dive, rising from the sand at 24 metres to a crown around 16 metres. We find the southern outcrop the most interesting, a sizable granite island where you can explore crevices and look for shy critters. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs tucked into the sponge growth, and schools of hottentot darting through the kelp. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate a robust reef structure and aren't chasing big pelagics.
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 Dome Rock
Dome Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dome Rock, 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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