

Best for intermediate divers, 6-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Target Reef in Simon's Town is a pinnacle site featuring a disused naval gunnery target structure. The site consists of a concrete structure that rises from the seabed, with the top located at approximately 6 metres and a maximum depth of 22 metres. The average depth is 15 metres. The structure is heavily encrusted with red bait, particularly around the top, while the surrounding rubble is relatively bare. Access to this site is by boat only. Divers should be aware of boat traffic, potential entanglement hazards, and visibility that ranges from 5 to 20 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though the site is best suited for intermediate divers.
-34.17700, 18.45380
The site is exposed to wind and waves from the south east, so should be dived when there is no south easterly wind.
This site is only dived from a boat as it is too far offshore to swim and is in the harbour approaches for the Simon's Town naval harbour.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-22m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-17°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
The site has a maximum depth of 22 metres, with the top of the structure at 6 metres and an average depth of 15 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers.
Access to the site is by boat only.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic, entanglement risks, and variable visibility.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Target Reef in Simon's Town. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Target Reef in Simon's Town are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Target Reef in Simon's Town typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Target Reef in Simon's Town typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.