

Best for beginner divers, 2-11m, shore entry, mild current.
Sunny Cove in Simon's Town is a shore-entry site featuring a reef and kelp forest with moderate relief over sand. Divers can expect depths ranging from 2 to 11 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and offers mild currents, though visibility varies between 2 and 7 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 18C throughout the year. The area is well-suited for close-up photography, focusing on the variety of seaweed and invertebrate species present. Parking is available at the site, which is also accessible for night diving.
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The site is often best dived during or after westerly winds and is generally considered a winter dive site.
Park near the Sunny Cove railway station, walk over the pedestrian bridge, and proceed to the grass patch near the boulder shoreline.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 11m
Visibility
2-7m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-18°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Sep
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 2 to 11 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres.
Access to the water is via a shore entry.
The best months for diving at this site are May and September.
Hazards at this site include sea urchins, sharks, and sharp coral.
Diving at Sunny Cove in Fish Hoek requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Sunny Cove in Fish Hoek. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C.
Sunny Cove in Fish Hoek typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sunny Cove in Fish Hoek typically ranges from 2 metres to 7 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.