Livingstone Reef
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 - Livingstone Reef offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Livingstone Reef is one of those local Cape Town dives that often gets overlooked for the flashier wrecks. It’s a rocky reef, mostly kelp-filled, with the usual suspects like shy sharks and the occasional octopus tucked into crevices. We’ve found it’s a decent enough spot for a relaxed second dive or when the south-easterly wind is blowing hard elsewhere, offering some shelter. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, as it is with many False Bay sites, but it’s a solid option for shaking off the rust.
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 Livingstone Reef
Livingstone Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Livingstone Reef, 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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