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Banging Rocks Reef

Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Max depth25 m

LevelIntermediate and up

Water bodyAtlantic Ocean

Water temp15–20°C

Estimated from climate dataDec–Apr

About this site

Banging Rocks Reef is a reef dive site near Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa, in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a maximum depth of about 25 m. Best for divers with some experience. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes nudibranchs, jacks, seals, sea fans, octopus. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 15 to 20 °C over the year.