Dive site field guide
Cape Town · South Africa
Cape Peninsula Kelp Forest Marine Reserve
34.020° S · 18.350° E
At a glance
Best Time to Dive
Year-round
Water Temperature
12-18°C / 54-64°F
Visibility
5-18m / 16-60ft
Access Type
Boat · Shore
Dive Type
Scuba · Freedive
Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Depth
18 m
Average depth
10 m
Nearest airport
CPT
Beneath the surface
The cold waters around Cape Town are home to beautiful and enchanting giant kelp forests. Diving through these towering underwater forests is a magical experience, with opportunities to see playful Cape fur seals, shy cow sharks, and a variety of unique critters.
Kelp forestsSealsCow sharks
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