Miller's Point is a reef-dominated locality in False Bay where the vast majority of sites are shore-accessible and suit beginners, with a handful of intermediate and advanced options including the drift site at Whirlpool Cove. Kelp forest, pinnacle, wall and muck diving all feature within a compact area. The signature draw is nudibranchs: the Cape Dorid, Gasflame Nudibranch, Crowned Nudibranch and Inkspot Pantechnicon Dorid are consistently observed, alongside the ever-present Long-nosed Fur Seal.
Monthly water temperature across Miller's Point's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature sits at its warmest over the summer months of December through February, cooling to its coldest in late winter around August. May tends to attract the most diver visits, suggesting settled autumn conditions suit the area well. Visibility is variable year-round, so calm, low-swell days make the biggest difference to the experience.
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Water temperature around Miller's Point ranges from about 14°C in August to 18°C in January, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 18°C) a 5mm suit is comfortable in Miller's Point; in the coldest months (about 14°C) step up to a 7mm or semi-dry suit.
Fin maps 17 sites in Miller's Point (17 scuba diving sites and 3 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
Across Miller's Point's dive sites, January, February, April, May and December are most often reported as the best months to visit.
Nudibranchs are the standout attraction, with the Cape Dorid, Crowned Nudibranch, Gasflame Nudibranch, Inkspot Pantechnicon Dorid and Red-spotted Rainbow Dorid all commonly observed. The Long-nosed Fur Seal appears at almost every site, and European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, Sea Star, Giant Green Anemone and Crab are also regularly encountered across the reefs.
The majority of sites here are rated for beginners, including shallow shore-entry reefs like Blousteen, Balcony and Stone Dog. Several sites can also be reached by boat, offering flexibility. More experienced divers will find intermediate challenges at Rocky Bay and Crosses, and the drift conditions at Whirlpool Cove are suited to advanced divers only.
Many sites at Miller's Point are accessible from shore, which keeps logistics simple and costs down. Sites like Lorry Bay, Balcony and Stone Dog are shore-entry only, while others such as Blousteen and Cow and Calf can be reached from either shore or boat. A smaller number of sites, including Crosses and Mike's Point, are boat-access only.
Several operators are based in the area, including Indigo Scuba, Just Africa Scuba Center, Alpha Dive Centre, Blue Rock Waterski Resort, Just Africa Scuba and INDIGO SCUBA DIVE SCHOOL. Having multiple operators nearby means guided dives, equipment hire and instruction are all readily available for visiting divers.
