This article is intended to provide the already qualified scuba diver with information which will help to plan dives in the waters of Hermanus, whether as a local resident or a visitor. Information is provided without prejudice, and is not guaranteed accurate or complete. Use it at your own risk.
Understand edit
General topography edit
The reefs are outcrops of hard sandstone.
Climate, weather and sea conditions edit
Marine ecology edit
The region is within the Agulhas inshore marine ecoregion.
Equipment edit
In most cases, ordinary recreational scuba equipment is suitable.
Respect edit
Connect edit
Get around edit
Stay safe edit
Dive sites edit
- Kopsteenrif
- Table Top (Whale Rock)
- Runway
- Finger
- Old Harbour
- Boiling Pot
- Preekstoel
- Tamatiebank
- Blowhole
- Haksteen
- Gearing's Point
- Skulphoek