York Shoal
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 - York Shoal offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
York Shoal is a pinnacle dive off Cape Town, often experiencing surge and current. It's a site for more experienced divers, offering chances to spot a good variety of fish species, especially when conditions settle. Visibility can be hit or miss, so pick your day carefully. It’s a good choice if you've already seen the classic wreck dives and want something different.
Typical York Shoal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Cape Town Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for York Shoal
York Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for York Shoal, 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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