Strawberry Rocks
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 - Strawberry Rocks offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Strawberry Rocks offers a dive into Cape Town's cool Atlantic waters, a rocky reef where the kelp forests sway. Expect to see shy pyjama sharks resting on the sand patches and maybe a few smaller red roman fish darting between the rocks. It’s a good spot for divers looking for a relaxed exploration of the local temperate marine life, especially if you’re keen on macro subjects. The site typically has calm conditions, making it suitable for less experienced divers.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Into the Blue Scuba
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Orca Diving Academy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Strawberry Rocks
Strawberry Rocks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Strawberry Rocks, 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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