South Africa
Outer Castle
About this Dive Site
Description
Outer Castle is a captivating boat dive in False Bay, characterized by a sprawling rocky reef adorned with vibrant soft corals and sponges. Expect encounters with playful seals, abundant lobsters, and a rich tapestry of reef fish, making it a rewarding experience for advanced divers.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
March, October, November
Jan
Good visibility for exploring kelp forests
Feb
Cape fur seal pups can be seen
Mar
Excellent visibility, potential for great white shark sightings (from cage diving)
Apr
Kelp forests are vibrant
More monthly highlights
May
Humpback whale migration begins
Jun
Humpback whale sightings
Jul
Possible sightings of migrating whales
Aug
Great white shark season (cage diving)
Sep
Great white shark sightings (cage diving)
Oct
Excellent visibility, good chance of seeing seals
Nov
Cape fur seal pups are active
Dec
Good for exploring kelp forests and seeing smaller marine life
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