Sea Point Ridge Pinnacles
Protected Area
Robben 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 - Sea Point Ridge Pinnacles offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Sea Point Ridge Pinnacles offers a rocky reef dive just off the popular promenade. Depths are generally shallow, making it a good option for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive. Expect to see plenty of local reef fish, some nudibranchs, and occasionally small sharks sheltering in the crevices. It’s a convenient shore dive when conditions are calm.
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 Sea Point Ridge Pinnacles
Sea Point Ridge Pinnacles Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sea Point Ridge Pinnacles, 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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