Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Whale Rock
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The dive site Whale Rock is an offshore rocky reef in the Robben Island area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Whale Rock Halal Travel Guide
Position
S33°50.112’ E018°22.858’ Whale Rock GPS -33.835200,18.380967
This site is not in a Marine Protected Area (2022). A permit is not required.
Name
The name "Whale Rock" is the name for the area on SA Navy charts.
Depth
Fairly shallow. Mostly less than 10 m.
Topography
Large area of shallow reef.
Geology: Pre-Cambrian sedimentary rocks, probably of the Tygerberg formation.
Conditions
This reef is exposed to the south west swell. There is often a break in the area and the surge can be very powerful. The water is usually cold. The site should be dived when the sea is fairly flat.
The site is usually at it's best in summer but there are also occasional opportunities in other seasons.
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What to see in Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Whale Rock
Marine life
Large red bait pods abound in this area.
Photography
Routes
No particular route recommended.
Stay Safe
Hazards
Surge can be very strong.
Skills
No special skills required.
Equipment
No special equipment recommended
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