Three Anchor Bay
Protected Area
Robben island Marine Protected Area
Why dive here
With 269+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Three Anchor Bay offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Three Anchor Bay is a reliable shore dive, great for knocking the rust off your skills or for some casual critter hunting. It’s mostly sand and kelp, but look closely and you’ll find plenty of nudibranchs, small octopus, and pipefish tucked away. The site is sheltered from the prevailing southerly wind, making it a good choice when other spots are blown out, though visibility can drop after heavy rain. It’s perfect for a relaxed dive when you want to stay close to the city.
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 Three Anchor Bay
Three Anchor Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Three Anchor Bay, 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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