Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Three Anchor Bay

The dive site Three Anchor Bay is a shoreline rocky reef in the Green Point area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Three Anchor Bay Halal Travel Guide

Position

S33°54.36’ E018°23.85’ Three Anchor Bay GPS -33.906000,18.397500

This site is in a Marine Protected Area (2004). A permit is required.

Name

The name "Three Anchor Bay" has been associated with this little bay for over a century, and it is marked on maps under this name.

Depth

Shallow

Topography

Rocky shoreline reefs and sand bottom.

Geology: Sedimentary rocks, probably Tygerberg formation of the Pre-Cambrian Malmesbury series.

Conditions

This spot picks up a fair amount of swell and except for the little beach and the slipway any other entries or exits require you to go through the surf zone. As thit is a very rocky area thit is not a good idea.

Facilities

Off road paved parking lot to the north of the bay.

Muslim Friendly Travel TO Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Three Anchor Bay

-33.906000|18.397500|width=|align= Three Anchor Bay}} Normally dived from shore entry: Park on the parking lot to the north east of the bay, close to the Putt-Putt course. Access down is via the slipway road or one of the few sets of stairs on either side of the bay. Entry is at the slipway or over the beach as the slipway can be very slippery at times.

What to See

Routes

Dive along the reef edges, either to the north or the south of the sand. There will be more to see and less risk from boat traffic.

Stay Safe

Hazards

Boat traffic may be a problem during the day as there is a slipway at the entry area.

Skills

No special skills required.

Equipment

No special equipment recommended.

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