Bakoven Rock

Western Cape, South AfricaDirections

7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Bakoven Rock at a glance

Bakoven Rock is a dive site in Western Cape, South Africa. Typically most favorable Apr · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 16°C (61°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 12:00

Forecast for this hour · 9:00 · run 2 h ago

1.3 m (4.1 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 16°C · seasonal avg 16°C ( · Forecast 61°F · seasonal avg 61°F)

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue

Sun

1.4 m waves · 12 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Mon

1.6 m waves · 11 kn wind (5.1 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Tue

1.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed

1.0 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu

2.5 m waves · 9 kn wind (8.1 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri

2.0 m waves · 11 kn wind (6.7 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sat

2.2 m waves · 14 kn wind (7.3 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:26 · Sunrise 5:52 · Sunset 19:08 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.2 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 07:19 GMT+2

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (6.0 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
February, 25% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (65°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
March, 32% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
April, 33% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.5 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
May, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (60°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.5 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
June, 11% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 2.5 m (8.3 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
July, 15% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 2.7 m (8.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
August, 16% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 2.6 m (8.5 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
September, 19% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.6 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
October, 24% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.5 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
November, 22% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
December, 24% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (65°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.4 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots

April has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Into the Blue Scuba5.9 km (3.6 mi)
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Best Kiteboarding Africa18 km (11 mi)
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Scuba Shack19 km (12 mi)
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Cape Town Dive Centre24 km (15 mi)
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Data updated July 2026