Dive-site story
Livingstone Reef is an offshore granite outcrop situated in False Bay near Simon's Town. The site features broken granite ridges, large corestone boulders, and low-profile reef systems separated by coarse shell sand patches. Invertebrate growth coats the rock surfaces, supported by rich temperate upwellings characteristic of the Cape Peninsula's eastern coastline.
Extensive colonies of soft corals and sea fans covering granite boulders
Frequent encounters with endemic southern African catsharks resting among crevices
Diverse nudibranch assemblages on sponges and hydroids
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring months typically bring offshore northwesterly winds that flatten the bay and clear the water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Puffadder shysharkHaploblepharus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red romanChrysoblephus laticeps | Common | ||||||||||||
| Gasflame nudibranchBonisa nakaza | Common | ||||||||||||
| Gurry skateRaja straeleni | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
