Kalk Bay Harbour Wall
Although not much marine life, it makes a pretty interesting dive site to salvage sinkers and lures. The abundance of scattered tires provide shelter for the odd Cape crab and crayfish. If you swim out about 100m, a family of seals could be waiting to play with you!
Permission from Harbour Master necessary
Max Depth 6meters
Shore Dive
Sunny Cove
Beautiful rich marine life covered rocky reefs with lots of sunlight ( Hence the name ) penetrating through the kelp. Not a lot of invertebrates as in the south, but a few pipe fish and hard-to-spot sea horses make up for that. It’s also a very popular night dive site where small dog sharks and soles can be seen.
Max Depth 10meters
Shore Dive
Quarry
This reef starts off with some rock gullies which leads to an artificial reef, which was created by numerous old tires that were dumped into the sea to attract sea life. This proved to be a huge success as lots of nudibranch, soft corals and fish are now found here.
Max Depth 10meters
Shore Dive
The Clan Stuart Wreck (1914)
This British turret steamer ran aground at Glencairn beach at 02h00 on the 21st of November 1914. She dragged her anchors during a South-East gale and met her fate. The night left her broken up with only the engine block visible from the surface, which can still be seen today. This is a very nice beginner’s wreck dive with the occasional seal swimming around. Shysharks, Zebra’s, Red Roman, Cuttlefish and octopi can also be seen here. The rare siting of a small One-Fin Electric Ray is also known.
Max Depth 9meters
Shore Dive
Roman Rock
Where in the past, permission from the South African Navy was need to dive, this site is now open to divers. Lots of reef fish and big Red Roman can be encountered. The beds are rich with invertebrates and sea cucumbers. This is another site where seals may be encountered.
Max Depth 25 meters
Boat Dive
Windmill Beach
A popular training dive site with easy entry/exit points. It’s fairly sheltered, which makes a little haven for marine animals. This site is full of octopi, little kelpfish and nudibranch. A 3-meter stingray has been occasionally sited by our divers. A rocky point which can be dive around, is covered in Kelp, Nudibranchs and urchins with regular sitings of Pajama sharks and dogfish.
Max Depth 8meters
Shore Dive
Froggy Pond
A shallow dive, where the rocks are covered in red, green and brown seaweeds. Not a particularly colourful dive-site, but the cuttlefish and octopi will keep you interested.
Max Depth 7m
Shore Dive
The “ A “ Frame
A decidedly beautiful dive around a cluster of rocks about 60m off-shore. The gullies, hidden rocks and caves are alight with vibrant colours of soft and hard cold water corals and sponges. Shysharks, pyjama sharks, Hottentot and Stumpnose fish are abundant on this site. Nudibranchs, sea urchins and the infamous Abalone are aplenty here too. A must for one of our spectacular night dives!
Max Depth 15meters
Shore Dive
Spaniard Rock
Vivid yellow and red sponges and marine growth give the site its name. Butterfish, Hottentots and Red Roman fish are plentiful.
Max Depth: 12 meters
Shore dive
Miller’s Point
Low walls and gullies here are covered in Marine life. A blinder full of colourful plant-life and corals is about 200m to the East.
Max Depth: 18 meters (at blinder)
Shore dive
SAS Pietermaritzburg (1994 – formally the HMS Pelorus)
Previously named HMS Pelorus, this ship led the Normandy invasion on D-Day in the Second World War. In 1947 she became part of the South African navy, used as a training vessel and later as a minesweeper. On the 12th of November 1994 she was scuttled to form an artificial reef. The wreck is still lying upright but is showing signs of weathering. The marine life, which has grown well in such a short time makes this dive a must! Wreck penetration is easy but should be done with caution.
Max depth 22meters
Boat dive
Pyramid Rock
A pyramid-shaped rock sticking out the ocean marks this dive site. The huge Kelp forests in the area form a haven for many a species of reef fish! A few (harmless) resident Cow-Sharks patrol the outskirts and is this sites main attraction. The warm False Bay waters provide for schools of fish and lots of vibrant colored invertebrates.
Max Depth 12 meters
Shore or Boat Dive
Castle Rock
Castle rock is probably the best dive site in False Bay. The dive Entry/Exit point is in a small bay area, which is formed by huge boulders. A short surface swim leads to the descent point at a big Kelp forest. The dive route will take you to the back of the outer rocks where the walls are rich in both color and fish life. Almost guaranteed on every dive is the company of Red Roman, Pyjama sharks, Butterfish, Galjoen and Janbruin (John Brown) all too eager to have a look at what you’ll be pointing to next. Flat rocks are covered with the green cape sea-grass which gives a beautiful contrast to all the red, blue, orange, yellow anemones.
Max Depth 15meters
Shore Dive
Outer Castle
An Excellent dive site as you might spot some larger rays, gulley sharks and yellowtail in season. At 15 meters there’s a little air filled cave where divers sometimes stop to have a chat. Loads of fun! The reef itself is alive with colourful invertebrates and sea life.
Max Depth 22 meters
Boat Dive
Whittle Rock
The rock rises to within 3 meters of the surface. The invertebrate life is very colorful and untouched as this site is not frequently dived. Loads of game fish like yellowtail, Red Roman and Stumpnose can be spotted here. This site is marked with a Bell bouy.
Max Depth 35 meters
Boat Dive
Partridge Point
Characterised by amazing crevasses, caves swim-throughs and overhangs. Definitely one of the popular dive sites with all the marine life present. A colony of seals has made their home close by and might just pop in for a bit of an investigation.
Max Depth 20 meters
Boat Dive
Batsata Rock
Batsata Rock creates a breath-taking scene of deep crevasses, pinnacles and gullies. The rock itself starts at about 5 meters below the surface. Filled with soft corals, sponges and crinoids it fulfills the needs of any enthusiastic underwater photographer.
Max Depth 30 meters
Although not much marine life, it makes a pretty interesting dive site to salvage sinkers and lures. The abundance of scattered tires provide shelter for the odd Cape crab and crayfish. If you swim out about 100m, a family of seals could be waiting to play with you!
Permission from Harbour Master necessary
Max Depth 6meters
Shore Dive
Sunny Cove
Beautiful rich marine life covered rocky reefs with lots of sunlight ( Hence the name ) penetrating through the kelp. Not a lot of invertebrates as in the south, but a few pipe fish and hard-to-spot sea horses make up for that. It’s also a very popular night dive site where small dog sharks and soles can be seen.
Max Depth 10meters
Shore Dive
Quarry
This reef starts off with some rock gullies which leads to an artificial reef, which was created by numerous old tires that were dumped into the sea to attract sea life. This proved to be a huge success as lots of nudibranch, soft corals and fish are now found here.
Max Depth 10meters
Shore Dive
The Clan Stuart Wreck (1914)
This British turret steamer ran aground at Glencairn beach at 02h00 on the 21st of November 1914. She dragged her anchors during a South-East gale and met her fate. The night left her broken up with only the engine block visible from the surface, which can still be seen today. This is a very nice beginner’s wreck dive with the occasional seal swimming around. Shysharks, Zebra’s, Red Roman, Cuttlefish and octopi can also be seen here. The rare siting of a small One-Fin Electric Ray is also known.
Max Depth 9meters
Shore Dive
Roman Rock
Where in the past, permission from the South African Navy was need to dive, this site is now open to divers. Lots of reef fish and big Red Roman can be encountered. The beds are rich with invertebrates and sea cucumbers. This is another site where seals may be encountered.
Max Depth 25 meters
Boat Dive
Windmill Beach
A popular training dive site with easy entry/exit points. It’s fairly sheltered, which makes a little haven for marine animals. This site is full of octopi, little kelpfish and nudibranch. A 3-meter stingray has been occasionally sited by our divers. A rocky point which can be dive around, is covered in Kelp, Nudibranchs and urchins with regular sitings of Pajama sharks and dogfish.
Max Depth 8meters
Shore Dive
Froggy Pond
A shallow dive, where the rocks are covered in red, green and brown seaweeds. Not a particularly colourful dive-site, but the cuttlefish and octopi will keep you interested.
Max Depth 7m
Shore Dive
The “ A “ Frame
A decidedly beautiful dive around a cluster of rocks about 60m off-shore. The gullies, hidden rocks and caves are alight with vibrant colours of soft and hard cold water corals and sponges. Shysharks, pyjama sharks, Hottentot and Stumpnose fish are abundant on this site. Nudibranchs, sea urchins and the infamous Abalone are aplenty here too. A must for one of our spectacular night dives!
Max Depth 15meters
Shore Dive
Spaniard Rock
Vivid yellow and red sponges and marine growth give the site its name. Butterfish, Hottentots and Red Roman fish are plentiful.
Max Depth: 12 meters
Shore dive
Miller’s Point
Low walls and gullies here are covered in Marine life. A blinder full of colourful plant-life and corals is about 200m to the East.
Max Depth: 18 meters (at blinder)
Shore dive
SAS Pietermaritzburg (1994 – formally the HMS Pelorus)
Previously named HMS Pelorus, this ship led the Normandy invasion on D-Day in the Second World War. In 1947 she became part of the South African navy, used as a training vessel and later as a minesweeper. On the 12th of November 1994 she was scuttled to form an artificial reef. The wreck is still lying upright but is showing signs of weathering. The marine life, which has grown well in such a short time makes this dive a must! Wreck penetration is easy but should be done with caution.
Max depth 22meters
Boat dive
Pyramid Rock
A pyramid-shaped rock sticking out the ocean marks this dive site. The huge Kelp forests in the area form a haven for many a species of reef fish! A few (harmless) resident Cow-Sharks patrol the outskirts and is this sites main attraction. The warm False Bay waters provide for schools of fish and lots of vibrant colored invertebrates.
Max Depth 12 meters
Shore or Boat Dive
Castle Rock
Castle rock is probably the best dive site in False Bay. The dive Entry/Exit point is in a small bay area, which is formed by huge boulders. A short surface swim leads to the descent point at a big Kelp forest. The dive route will take you to the back of the outer rocks where the walls are rich in both color and fish life. Almost guaranteed on every dive is the company of Red Roman, Pyjama sharks, Butterfish, Galjoen and Janbruin (John Brown) all too eager to have a look at what you’ll be pointing to next. Flat rocks are covered with the green cape sea-grass which gives a beautiful contrast to all the red, blue, orange, yellow anemones.
Max Depth 15meters
Shore Dive
Outer Castle
An Excellent dive site as you might spot some larger rays, gulley sharks and yellowtail in season. At 15 meters there’s a little air filled cave where divers sometimes stop to have a chat. Loads of fun! The reef itself is alive with colourful invertebrates and sea life.
Max Depth 22 meters
Boat Dive
Whittle Rock
The rock rises to within 3 meters of the surface. The invertebrate life is very colorful and untouched as this site is not frequently dived. Loads of game fish like yellowtail, Red Roman and Stumpnose can be spotted here. This site is marked with a Bell bouy.
Max Depth 35 meters
Boat Dive
Partridge Point
Characterised by amazing crevasses, caves swim-throughs and overhangs. Definitely one of the popular dive sites with all the marine life present. A colony of seals has made their home close by and might just pop in for a bit of an investigation.
Max Depth 20 meters
Boat Dive
Batsata Rock
Batsata Rock creates a breath-taking scene of deep crevasses, pinnacles and gullies. The rock itself starts at about 5 meters below the surface. Filled with soft corals, sponges and crinoids it fulfills the needs of any enthusiastic underwater photographer.
Max Depth 30 meters
