

Best for intermediate divers, 8-32m, boat entry, moderate current.
Star Walls is a wall dive located 200 metres off the Atlantic Seaboard. The site features a reef that drops from 8 metres to a maximum depth of 32 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents along the wall, which requires good buoyancy control. Visibility varies between 5 and 20 metres, and the water temperature remains cold, typically between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius. Boat access is required, and divers should monitor swell forecasts for surge. A five to seven millimetre wetsuit with a hood is recommended. Species recorded around this area include long-nosed fur seals, klipfish, sea stars, and various sharks and crustaceans.
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Surge at depth can be unpredictable at this site, so monitor swell forecasts closely before committing to a booking and check with your boat operator on the day. A five to seven millimetre wetsuit with a hood is the minimum sensible choice given the sustained cold temperatures.
Offshore site south west of Duiker Point, Karbonkelberg headland, Cape Peninsula. Permit required for Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-32m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-17°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan-Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include long-nosed fur seals, klipfish, sea stars, crayfish, and various shark species such as the pyjama shark and puffadder shyshark.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the wall topography, moderate currents, and the need to manage cold water and surge conditions.
The reef drops from 8 metres to a maximum depth of 32 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive located 200 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a wall dive with depths reaching 32 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Star Walls in Cape Town requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Star Walls in Cape Town. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Star Walls in Cape Town are January, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Star Walls in Cape Town. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Star Walls in Cape Town typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.