Diving the west coast of South Africa
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This article is intended to provide the already qualified scuba diver with information which will help to plan dives in the waters of the west coast of South Africa, whether as a local resident or a visitor. Information is provided without prejudice, and is not guaranteed accurate or complete. Use it at your own risk.
UnderstandIn comparison with the tropical waters more familiar to many divers, the water is cold – it can be anywhere from about 20ºC down to 8ºC.
Dive sitesThe Western Cape province is the most south western province in South Africa.
Get help
Get serviceThere are dive shops and schools at several of the destinations in this region, but for more complicated service most of the facilities are in Cape Town.
Stay safeThe Great White Shark is found in False Bay and Gansbaai, and is considered by some to be a danger to divers. This may be true, and it would be prudent to avoid them when possible.
ReadBranch, G. and Branch, M. 1981, The Living Shores of Southern Africa, Struik, Cape Town. ISBN 0-86977-1159
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- Photo: Peter Southwood, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons