Jackobs Klip (Rock)
Protected Area
Malgas Island 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 - Jackobs Klip (Rock) offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Jackobs Klip is a good spot for a relaxed dive if you’re up for a trip out from Langebaan. The rock itself is often covered in seals, and we typically drop in on the north side, away from the worst of the swell. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out around 11 metres, so it’s perfect for longer bottom times and less experienced divers. You’re mostly exploring a kelp forest here, with some interesting rock formations. Visibility averages about 3 metres, which means you need to get close to spot the Annular Seabream or maybe a Stripy darting between the kelp fronds. Keep an eye out for curious Cape fur seals joining you; they’re often the real highlight.
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 Jackobs Klip (Rock)
Jackobs Klip (Rock) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jackobs Klip (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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