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Kruis

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

Kruis at a glance

Kruis 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.

Next window today· 6:00–14:00 · favorable & moderate

Forecast for this hour · 4:00 · run 9 h ago
1.3 m (4.3 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
Sun6:00–10:00 favorable, 10:00–14:00 moderate

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

Mon6:00–20:00 moderate

1.3 m waves · 11 kn wind (4.3 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Tue6:00–20:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 4 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed6:00–10:00 favorable, 10:00–14:00 moderate, 14:00–15:00 favorable, 15:00–20:00 moderate

1.0 m waves · 10 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

ThuNo window

2.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (7.9 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

FriNo window

2.0 m waves · 13 kn wind (6.6 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

SatNot 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 5:24 · Sunrise 5:50 · Sunset 19:06 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.8 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 19:12 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, 5% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 2.5 m (8.2 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  2. February, 2% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 2.7 m (8.9 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  3. March, 2% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 2.6 m (8.6 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  4. April, 6% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (60°F), waves have typically been 2.8 m (9.3 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 1% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (62°F), waves have typically been 3.3 m (10.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 1% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (60°F), waves have typically been 3.7 m (12.2 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  7. July, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 3.9 m (12.7 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  8. August, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 3.7 m (12.2 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  9. September, 1% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (60°F), waves have typically been 3.4 m (11.1 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  10. October, 3% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 2.8 m (9.2 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  11. November, 1% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 2.8 m (9.0 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  12. December, 3% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 2.7 m (8.9 ft), wind has typically been 20 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

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

Data updated July 2026

Site details

shoreline dive site near Rooi-els on the False Bay 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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