Dive-site story
Set south of Simon's Town along the False Bay coastline, this sheltered cove offers straightforward shore access through a sandy beach framed by massive granite boulders. Divers navigate dense kelp forests interspersed with shallow sandy gullies, overhangs, and swim-throughs. Because the bay is protected from open ocean swell, it serves as a favored training ground for local schools while still offering rich encounters with Cape Peninsula endemic marine species.
Protected shore entry off a calm, sandy cove with minimal surf
Expansive sea bamboo kelp forest sheltering diverse endemic catshark species
Frequent encounters with African penguins swimming from the nearby Boulders colony
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and early spring bring northwesterly winds that flatten False Bay waters and improve visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard catsharkPoroderma pantherinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Puffadder shysharkHaploblepharus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| African penguinSpheniscus demersus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape fur sealArctocephalus pusillus pusillus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Gasflame nudibranchBonisa argentea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia vermiculata | Common |
Marine forecast
