Dive-site story
Located along the rocky edges of the Robberg Peninsula near Plettenberg Bay, this shallow coastal site revolves entirely around interacting with a resident Cape fur seal colony. Playful pups and agile adults torpedo through kelp beds and investigate divers, darting close to masks and blowing bubbles before looping away into open water. The bottom structure consists of scattered boulders, gulleys, and rocky shelves covered in sea urchins, anemones, and soft corals.
Continuous close-range interaction with agile Cape fur seals performing underwater acrobatics
Kelp-fringed rock gullies sheltering benthic catsharks and colorful invertebrates
Shallow, relaxed profiles suitable for extended bottom times and photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn bring warmer waters and an influx of curious young seal pups exploring the shallows.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape fur sealArctocephalus pusillus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard catsharkPoroderma pantherinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktail seabreamDiplodus capensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Puffadder shysharkHaploblepharus edwardsii | Common |
Marine forecast
