Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa
    Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area

    Millers Point

    Best months: Mar

    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 - Millers Point offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeMar
    WetsuitA 7mm wetsuit with a hood
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Great White Sharks · 269+ species recorded
    Water14-16°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Millers Point, or Shark Alley as many still call it, holds a special place in our logbooks. It's not about huge depths; at a maximum of 9 meters, it's a shallow dive, but the magic happens in that dense, swaying kelp forest. We’ve spent hours drifting through the golden fronds, hoping for a glimpse of the infamous seven-gill cow sharks that once made this spot famous. While their numbers might not be what they were, the chance of a shy shark or a pyjama shark tucked into the kelp is still high, and that's what keeps us coming back. The feeling of the cool Atlantic water wrapping around you, the light dappling through the kelp canopy – it’s genuinely enchanting. Look closely among the holdfasts for smaller critters, maybe a vibrant nudibranch or a scuttling crab. Visibility here averages around 6 meters, so it's not a wide-angle dream, but that suits the intimate, exploratory nature of the dive. We often find the best conditions are on a calm morning, before any wind picks up. This site is perfect for those who appreciate the subtle beauty of a temperate reef and love the thrill of searching for something special in the shadows.

    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 Millers Point

    Millers Point Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Millers Point, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.92, 18.46) (8km away)

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    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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