Seekombuis
Protected Area
Paternoster Rocks Provincial Nature Reserve
Why dive here
With 269+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Seekombuis offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Seekombuis is a convenient shore entry that works well for those just starting out or looking for an easy dip. We usually surface swim about 150 metres to the main area, which helps conserve air, especially with the maximum depth of 6m. The southern side has a small kelp outcrop where you might spot some nudibranchs, maybe even an octopus tucked away. Visibility averages around 4m, so it’s a site for close inspection rather than big vistas. Think rock fish, cuttlefish, and various sea stars. It’s a pretty calm spot, good for honing buoyancy or testing new gear.
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 Seekombuis
Seekombuis Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Seekombuis, 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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