Sentinel
Protected Area
Duikerklip 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 - Sentinel offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Sentinel offers a rewarding dive for those comfortable with deeper water and the chance of a bit of a surge. We often find playful Cape fur seals here, weaving through the kelp forest. While specific reef structures aren't the draw, the interaction with the seals makes it a solid pick for divers looking for active marine encounters rather than just coral. It's a true taste of False Bay’s unique energy.
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 Sentinel
Sentinel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sentinel, 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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