South Island Reef
Protected Area
False Bay Seal Island 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 - South Island Reef offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
South Island Reef offers a solid dive for those exploring Cape Town's cooler waters. You'll find a rocky reef structure, home to a good variety of temperate species like shy sharks, various nudibranchs, and occasional seals zipping past. It’s a site that suits divers comfortable with colder conditions and looking for classic Cape Town reef diving without too much fuss.
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 South Island Reef
South Island Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for South Island Reef, 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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