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Drop Zone

Western Cape, South AfricaDirections
7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Drop Zone at a glance

Drop Zone is a dive site in Western Cape, South Africa. Typically most favorable Mar · 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.

Next window today· 6:00–20:00 · favorable · sunset 19:08

Forecast for this hour · 5:00 · run 10 h ago
0.8 m (2.5 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about three 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

Tue6:00–20:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed6:00–20:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu6:00–19:00 moderate, 19:00–20:00 favorable

1.7 m waves · 7 kn wind (5.5 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri6:00–13:00 favorable, 13:00–20:00 moderate

1.3 m waves · 8 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sat6:00–14:00 favorable, 14:00–20:00 moderate

1.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (4.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sun6:00–17:00 moderate

1.8 m waves · 10 kn wind (6.0 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

MonNot in the forecast yet

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 5:22 · Sunrise 5:48 · Sunset 19:08 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.2 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 19:25 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.

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Best months, historically

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

  1. January, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  2. February, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.1 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  3. March, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  4. April, 37% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (60°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  5. May, 24% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (60°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (7.0 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  6. June, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 2.4 m (7.7 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  7. July, 23% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 2.5 m (8.0 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  8. August, 24% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.5 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  9. September, 22% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.4 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  10. October, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  11. November, 33% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (6.0 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  12. December, 42% 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 9 knots

March 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

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

offshore dive site off Strand in north east False Bay

No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.

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