South Africa

Simon's Town

Simon's Town is a coastal town on the False Bay coast of the Western Cape, South Africa. It serves as a gateway for divers exploring nearby reefs, shipwrecks, and kelp habitats along the South Atlantic coast, with a couple of local dive centers offering courses, equipment rental, and day trips. The area benefits from relatively protected waters, temperate conditions, and good visibility for shore and boat diving, with common sightings including marine life such as seals, various fish species, and occasional larger pelagic activity depending on the site and season.

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Simon's Town is a coastal town on the False Bay coast of the Western Cape, South Africa. It serves as a gateway for divers exploring nearby reefs, shipwrecks, and kelp habitats along the South Atlantic coast, with a couple of local dive centers offering courses, equipment rental, and day trips. The area benefits from relatively protected waters, temperate conditions, and good visibility for shore and boat diving, with common sightings including marine life such as seals, various fish species, and occasional larger pelagic activity depending on the site and season.

Essential information for traveling in South Africa

About South Africa

Sea

Mozambique Channel, South Atlantic Ocean and In...

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg

Languages

AF EN NR ST SS TN

Demonym

South African

Phone prefix

+27

Practicalities

Currency

ZAR

Voltage

230

Plug type

Type D

Airports

CPT JNB DUR PLZ ELS

Diving specifics

Temperature

°C

Depth units

meters

Pressure

bar

Regulators

DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Simon's Town

The best time to dive in Simon's Town

The best months to dive in Simon's Town are from January to April and October to December. Temperatures are confortable (16-21°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated

°C °F

01 - Jan. 01 - January

20 °C 17 °C 6/10

02 - Feb. 02 - Febuary

21 °C 14 °C 7/10

03 - Mar. 03 - March

20 °C 14 °C 6/10

04 - Apr. 04 - April

18 °C 14 °C 5/10

05 - May 05 - May

16 °C 15 °C 6/10

06 - Jun. 06 - June

14 °C 15 °C 2/10

07 - Jul. 07 - July

13 °C 15 °C 3/10

08 - Aug. 08 - August

13 °C 15 °C 5/10

09 - Sept. 09 - September

15 °C 15 °C 6/10

10 - Oct. 10 - October

16 °C 15 °C 5/10

11 - Nov. 11 - November

19 °C 14 °C 6/10

12 - Dec. 12 - December

20 °C 14 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

Simon's Town

Essential information for traveling in South Africa

About South Africa

Practicalities

Diving specifics

Dive sites and dive centers around Simon's Town

Nearby Dive Sites (32)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Simon's Town

Cape Town

Strand

Overstrand Local Municipality

Hout Bay

The best time to dive in Simon's Town

The best months to dive in Simon's Town are from January to April and October to December. Temperatures are confortable (16-21°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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