Dive-site story
Located south of Miller's Point along the False Bay coastline of the Cape Peninsula, Partridge Point is one of the premier temperate reef systems in the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area. Massive granite boulders form steep drop-offs, deep gullies, and swim-throughs carpeted with vibrant sea fans, soft corals, and dense kelp forests. Resident Cape fur seals frequently accompany divers throughout the descent, making it one of the most reliable encounters with marine mammals in the region.
Interactions with playful Cape fur seals around rocky pinnacles
Expansive granite boulder topography with deep swim-throughs and overhangs
Dense carpets of sea fans, multi-colored soft corals, and cold-water sea anemones
Abundant sightings of endemic benthic catsharks and reef fish species
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring typically provide the clearest water in False Bay when prevailing offshore winds flatten the sea.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fur SealArctocephalus pusillus pusillus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pyjama SharkPoroderma africana | Common | ||||||||||||
| Puffadder ShysharkHaploblepharus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadnose Sevengill SharkNotorynchus cepedianus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Red RomanChrysoblephus laticeps | Common |
Marine forecast
