Millers Point
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.
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)
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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