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Glencairn Fan Garden

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

Glencairn Fan Garden at a glance

Glencairn Fan Garden 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 12°C (53°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago
2.9 mwaves — about three meters expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 12°C · seasonal avg 15°C

Dive windows this week

No dive windows in this week’s forecast — no stretch of daylight hours scored favorable or moderate for this site.

First light 4:25 · Sunrise 4:50 · Sunset 16:34

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.3 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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. Jan31%18°C1.8 m
  2. Feb25%19°C1.9 m
  3. Mar32%17°C1.9 m
  4. Apr33%16°C2.0 m
  5. May20%16°C2.3 m
  6. Jun11%15°C2.5 m
  7. Jul15%14°C2.7 m
  8. Aug16%14°C2.6 m
  9. Sep19%15°C2.3 m
  10. Oct24%16°C2.0 m
  11. Nov22%17°C2.0 m
  12. Dec24%19°C2.0 m

April hastypically 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.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

offshore dive site near Glencairn on the Cape Peninsula east coast

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

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