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Whirlpool cove

Betty’s Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Photo: Chief Directorate of Surveys and Mapping · CC BY-SA 3.0
Max depth24 m
LevelIntermediate and up
Water bodyAtlantic Ocean
Water temp15–20°C
Estimated from climate dataDec–Apr

About this site

Whirlpool cove is a dive site near Betty’s Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a maximum depth of about 24 m. Best for divers with some experience. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes nudibranchs, seals, lobsters, sea fans, jacks. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 15 to 20 °C over the year.

Conditions by month

BestGoodMixed
OctoberGood

Generally good diving.

Marine life

Recorded nearby

Nearby sites

Straight-line distances.

Sources: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA, facts) · Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org