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Tivoli Pinnacles

Western Cape, South Africa
10–22 m (33–72 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Tivoli Pinnacles at a glance

Tivoli Pinnacles is a beginner boat dive site in Western Cape, South Africa with depths of 10–22 m (33–72 ft). Typically most favorable Apr · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (62°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 6:00–20:00 · favorable · sunset 19:09

Forecast for this hour · 0:00 · run 4 h ago
1.2 m (3.8 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 16°C ( · Forecast 62°F · seasonal avg 61°F)

Site hazards: Exposed to southeast wind and swell - conditions are markedly worse outside calm/winter periods; long-period ground swell (13+ second period) can significantly reduce visibility.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
Tue6:00–20:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Wed6:00–16:00 favorable, 16:00–20:00 moderate

1.1 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

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

2.3 m waves · 11 kn wind (7.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Fri6:00–20:00 favorable

1.7 m waves · 10 kn wind (5.6 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat6:00–20:00 moderate

2.0 m waves · 15 kn wind (6.4 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Sun6:00–9:00 moderate

2.4 m waves · 19 kn wind (7.9 ft waves · 19 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 5:23 · Sunrise 5:50 · Sunset 19:09 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.0 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 19:20 GMT+2

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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Best months, historically

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.

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 June 2026

Site details

offshore dive site in Simon's Bay off the Cape Peninsula east coast

Exposed to southeast wind and swell - conditions are markedly worse outside calm/winter periods; long-period ground swell (13+ second period) can significantly reduce visibility.

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