Dive-site story
Deep Blinders sits in the protected arc of Plettenberg Bay, consisting of a series of scattered sandstone and quartz reef ridges emerging from a sandy bottom. The topography features deep gullies, swim-through arches, and overhangs encrusted with cold-water sponges, sea fans, and ascidians. Divers frequently encounter endemic catsharks resting among the crevices alongside visiting Cape fur seals curious about exhaust bubbles.
Rugged sandstone gullies and swim-through channels covered in multi-hued sponges and sea fans
Frequent encounters with endemic bottom-dwelling catsharks resting along the gravel bottom
Curious Cape fur seals swimming down from nearby colonies to inspect divers
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn bring warmer sea temperatures and calmer bay surface conditions.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Blacktail seabreamDiplodus capensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted ragged-tooth sharkCarcharias taurus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
