Dive-site story
Situated along the dramatic eastern coastline of False Bay near Rooi-Els, Containers Bay features rugged granite reef structures blanketed in sea bamboo kelp forests. Divers navigate between boulder-strewn gullies, swim-throughs, and low-profile rocky ridges where cold-water invertebrates cover almost every hard surface. The location tends to offer calmer water when northwesterly winds blow, though the rock scramble entry requires careful footing when diving from shore.
Extensive sea bamboo canopy sheltering endemic catshark species
Granite gullies encrusted with multicoloured sea anemones, feather stars, and sponges
Frequent encounters with foraging Cape fur seals along the reef edges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and early spring typically bring optimal visibility to the eastern side of False Bay.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Puffadder shysharkHaploblepharus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape fur sealArctocephalus pusillus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Gasping abaloneHaliotis midae | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Red bait ascidianPyura stolonifera | Common |
Marine forecast
