Dive-site story
Situated along the western shore of False Bay near Fish Hoek, Sunny Cove offers an easy rocky shore entry into a sheltered kelp forest ecosystem. Divers navigate granite ridges interspersed with white sand channels, where endemic catsharks and colorful invertebrates shelter beneath sea bamboo fronds. The site works best during north-westerly wind patterns when the bay waters clean up.
Kelp forest canopy sheltering numerous endemic South African catshark species
Granite ridges covered in colorful sea squirts, hydroids, and encrusting sponges
White sand channels frequently harboring cuttlefish and bottom-dwelling rays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter months typically bring prevailing north-westerly winds that flatten the water and bring the clearest visibility to this side of the bay.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puffadder shysharkHaploblepharus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dark shysharkHaploblepharus pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Gasping klipfishClinus superciliosus | Common |
Marine forecast
