

Best for beginner divers, 1-6m, shore entry, mild current.
Gap Beach in the Robberg Nature Reserve offers a shallow reef environment suitable for beginners. Accessible via a short hike, this shore entry site features rocky gullies and pools with depths ranging from 1 to 6 metres, averaging 3 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility typically between 4 and 20 metres and mild currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17C and 20C throughout the year. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards including surf, strong currents, and sharks. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets. The site provides a quiet alternative to busier locations in Plettenberg Bay.
-34.10450, 23.38550
You do not have to look for the seals; they leave the rocks when they see divers to curiously take a look.
Book a boat dive at one of the dive schools. The fast RIB takes you to the site in a couple of minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
4-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, Gap Beach is a designated snorkel site with a rating of 3/5.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though users should remain aware of surf and current conditions.
The depth ranges from 1 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Gap Beach is a shore entry site accessed via a short hike within the Robberg Nature Reserve.
Hazards include surf, strong currents, and the presence of sharks.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Gap Beach (Robberg) in Plettenberg Bay. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 20°C.
Gap Beach (Robberg) in Plettenberg Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Gap Beach (Robberg) in Plettenberg Bay typically ranges from 4 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.