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Shore entry

Troglodyte’s Cove

Western Cape, South Africa
Shore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Troglodyte’s Cove at a glance

Troglodyte’s Cove is a shore dive site in Western Cape, South Africa. Typically most favorable Mar · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 14°C (58°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 6h ago
1.9 mwaves — about two meters expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 14°C · seasonal avg 14°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu8:00–19:00
Fri8:00–19:00
Sat8:00–19:00
Sun8:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 7:14 · Sunrise 7:41 · Sunset 18:01

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.4 km from site · graded 6h 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.

Best months, historically

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

  1. Jan44%18°C1.7 m
  2. Feb39%18°C1.9 m
  3. Mar46%17°C1.7 m
  4. Apr37%16°C1.9 m
  5. May24%15°C2.1 m
  6. Jun20%15°C2.4 m
  7. Jul23%14°C2.5 m
  8. Aug24%14°C2.3 m
  9. Sep22%15°C2.3 m
  10. Oct40%16°C1.9 m
  11. Nov33%17°C1.8 m
  12. Dec42%18°C1.8 m

March 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

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Site details

shoreline dive site south of Gordon's Bay 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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