Cape Town still has a great deal to offer to divers. Diving here is open to all levels, from macro-life lovers to ship-wreck lovers. Dive sites range from 6-30 m/19-98 ft. Shore entry dives would normally range from 6-15 m/19-49 ft and boat dives from 15-30 m/49-98 ft. The Cape waters boasts colourful marine life and amazing ship wrecks from recent to vintage with each one telling their own stories.
In most cases, Cape Town can experience all four weather seasons in a day and due to the fact that it is a peninsula, it means that one side is constantly off-shore thus offering better visibility than the other. You would have 2 options of diving in Cape Town,
The Atlantic side or toward False Bay. The Atlantic is mainly dived during the summer months of October to February with water temperatures at an average of 13°C/55.40°F and visibility at approximately 10 m/32 ft. Diving at this spot requires good quality 2 piece wet-suits of about 7 mm/09⁄32 in.
The False Bay side on the other hand is mainly dived during winter from March to September with water temperatures between 12- 18°C/53.60-64.40°F and visibility at an approximate of 6 m/19 ft. Recommended diving gear is 7 mm/09⁄32 in 2 piece wet-suits and for wreck divers, a torch would come in handy so as to have maximum view of the colorful under-water life!!
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Without doubt, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, boasting striking mountains, a long stretch of the Atlantic Ocean coastline and an intriguing working harbour. Located at the shores of Table Bay in the Western Cape province of South Africa, it enjoys an ocean Mediterranean climate with mild moderately wet winters and dry warm summers.
Langebaan Lagoon is situated at 120 km/74 mi north of Cape Town and stretches at 20 km/12 mi in length and 4 km/2.5 mi wide. Unlike other lagoons, Langebaan is pure salty water. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are just breathtaking whether it is sunny or cloudy.
Langebaan Lagoon is situated at 120 km/74 mi north of Cape Town and stretches at 20 km/12 mi in length and 4 km/2.5 mi in width. Unlike other lagoons, Langebaan is pure salty water. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are just breathtaking whether it is sunny or cloudy.
Langebaan Lagoon is situated at 120 km/74 mi in the north of Cape Town and stretches at 20 km/12 mi in length and 1.5 km/0.9 mi in width. Unlike other lagoons, Langebaan is pure salty water. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are just breathtaking whether it is sunny or cloudy.
Cape Winelands is an area of vast vines and vineyards as the name suggests. Situated in the north east of Cape Town, it constitutes fertile green valleys, towns and villages surrounded by proud mountains. It is characterized by Mediterranean Climate and the winter rain contributes to the famous wine production which can be found in most of the world's corners.
Without doubt, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, boasting striking mountains, a long stretch of the Atlantic Ocean coastline and an intriguing working harbour. Located at the shores of Table Bay in the Western Cape province of South Africa, it enjoys an ocean Mediterranean climate with mild moderately wet winters and dry warm summers.
The Overberg is a region of immense beauty and characterized by amazing and diverse landscapes. It forms part of the Western Cape as it stretches from the Hottentos-Holland Mountains in the north while in the southern, the Atlantic and Indian Ocean break on to sandy beaches and rocky headlands. The spot enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers and cool wet winters.
False Bay is a body of water characterized by Cape Hangklip and Cape Peninsula, located in the southwest of South Africa. The bay is 30 km/18.7 mi wide, offering a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and wet damp winters. The east and western shores of the bay are rocky and mountainous with visible peaks rising from the waters, while the northern side comprises a long, curving beach.
