

Best for beginner divers, 2-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Seaforth Beach in the Roman Rock Area offers a sheltered, shallow environment suitable for beginners and snorkellers. The site features a sandy entry leading to a reef and kelp forest habitat, with depths ranging from 2 to 10 metres and an average of 6 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility varies between 3 and 10 metres. Water temperatures are cool to chilly, fluctuating between 15C and 18C throughout the year. Divers and snorkellers can access the site from the shore, with facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a nearby cafe and dive shop.
-34.19815, 18.45423
The site is usually considered a winter dive, but there are also occasional opportunities at other times of the year.
Good paved parking at the bottom of Bellevue road. Entry at the beach to the north of the parking area, from the beach or the low rock at north-west of the beach, or from the deep and fairly steep gully to the west of the parking area.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-18°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is considered a safe, shallow beach with a gentle sandy entry, making it well-suited for beginners.
The depth ranges from 2 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Yes, Seaforth Beach is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 3/5.
Seaforth Beach is a shore entry site.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of jellyfish, sharp coral, and surf conditions.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Seaforth Beach in Cape Town. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C.
Seaforth Beach in Cape Town typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Seaforth Beach in Cape Town typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.