Gambia
Outer Castle
About this Dive Site
Description
Outer Castle, a deeper dive site situated beyond the well-known Castle Rocks in Cape Point, South Africa, offers a dynamic underwater experience. Explore lush kelp forests swaying in the currents, observe playful seals, and marvel at the diverse array of fish species that call this area home. Due to potentially strong currents, this site is best suited for experienced divers seeking a more challenging adventure.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
October, November, December
Jan
Cooler, drier season. Good visibility for exploring shipwrecks and reefs.
Feb
Consistent conditions, potential for seeing migrating whales offshore.
Mar
Warmer waters, good for observing reef fish and invertebrates.
Apr
Pre-rainy season, visibility may start to decrease slightly.
More monthly highlights
May
Start of the rainy season, increased plankton can reduce visibility. Possible sightings of larger pelagics.
Jun
Peak of the rainy season, expect reduced visibility and potentially rougher seas.
Jul
Rainy season continues, visibility slowly improving towards the end of the month.
Aug
End of the rainy season, visibility improving. Good for spotting smaller marine life.
Sep
Visibility is good again, returning to favorable conditions.
Oct
Excellent visibility, start of the season for larger marine animals.
Nov
Prime time for spotting manta rays and other large pelagics. Very good visibility.
Dec
Continued excellent conditions for pelagic encounters and exploring shipwrecks.
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