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Paaltjies

Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa

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EntryBoat

Max depth5 m

LevelEstimated: Beginner-friendly

Water bodyAtlantic Ocean

Water temp15–20°C

Estimated from climate dataDec–Apr

About this site

Paaltjies is a dive site near Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa, in the Atlantic Ocean. It is reached from a boat with a maximum depth of about 5 m. Commonly reported marine life includes cuttlefish, jacks, reef sharks, seals, dolphins. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 15 to 20 °C over the year.