Shark Diving and Slipway
Protected Area
Dyer Island Nature Reserve Complex
Why dive here
With 269+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Shark Diving and Slipway offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Shark Diving and Slipway site in Cape Town offers a solid chance to see some impressive pelagics, though it’s not always a guaranteed show. We've had days here where large schools of California Yellowtail zip past, and we've even spotted Shortfin Mako in the deeper stretches. It’s certainly not a gentle reef dive; currents can be strong, so we’d suggest this one for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving and blue water. Keep an eye out for Ribbonfish and Common Eagle Rays cruising by – they often make an appearance.
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 Shark Diving and Slipway
Shark Diving and Slipway Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shark Diving and Slipway, 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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