

Best for beginner divers, 12-20m, boat entry, moderate current.
Rooi Els Point is a reef site located 75 metres offshore from Miller's Point, South Africa. The topography consists of ridges running roughly north, with depths ranging from 12 to 20 metres and an average of 15 metres. Divers encounter dense kelp forests inshore and across the northern reef sections. The site is suitable for beginners, though boat access is required. Visibility varies significantly between 5 and 25 metres, and currents are moderate. Hazards include boat traffic and potential kelp entanglement. Species recorded around this area include long-nosed fur seals, crayfish, puffadder shysharks, crabs, bluebottles, klipfish, sea stars, abalone, and various snails, alongside bryozoans, sponges, and colonial ascidians.
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If the sea picks up, an alternative exit is located behind the point, which is sheltered unless the north-wester is blowing.
Turn off the R44 into Anemone street, drive to the T-junction and turn right into Rocklands Road. Park at the north-east end of the road and enter among the rocks on the shore towards the point.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-20m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-18°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include long-nosed fur seals, crayfish, puffadder shysharks, crabs, bluebottles, klipfish, sea stars, and abalone, as well as bryozoans and sponges.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 12 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 75 metres offshore.
Water temperatures range from 15C to 18C throughout the year.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Rooi Els Point in Cape Town. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C.