Dive-site story
Located along the eastern shore of False Bay below the steep coastal cliffs of the R44, Vogelsteen consists of a rugged rocky reef flanked by sandy patches and kelp forests. Boulders, gullies, and small drop-offs provide shelter for endemic cold-temperate marine species adapted to South African coastal upwellings.
Extensive sea bamboo canopy hosting diverse benthic invertebrate colonies
Sheltered gullies harboring small endemic catsharks and klipfish
Sponges, ascidians, and colourful nudibranchs covering exposed granite ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter months offer the most reliable underwater visibility along the eastern side of False Bay when north-westerly winds flatten the coastal swell.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africana | Common | ||||||||||||
| Puffadder shysharkHaploblepharus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Gasflame nudibranchBonisa nakaza | Common | ||||||||||||
| Roman seabreamChrysoblephus laticeps | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape fur sealArctocephalus pusillus pusillus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
