Shark Alley Gansbaai, South Africa
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About Shark Alley Gansbaai
A sand dive. It goes down to 11 m. You get in from a boat. It suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces W: swell from the W reaches it, and wind from the E blows out to sea. 5 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 1.7 km away. The sea is about 15°C in July, its coldest month (7 mm semi-dry or a drysuit), and 20°C in January, its warmest (7 mm wetsuit and hood). For experienced divers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 7 good days in 7; in June, July and August, about 6. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Gansbaai. Within 5 km we also list 4 surf spots.
- What it is Sand.
- How deep Down to 11 m.
- Getting in From a boat.
- Who it suits Suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres 5 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 1.7 km away.
Facts: verified.
Dive centres nearby
Shark Diving Unlimited 1.7 km
Great White Shark Tours cc 1.7 km
White Shark Diving Company 1.8 km
Shark Alley Divers 1.8 km
White Shark Projects 1.8 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 16°C: 7 mm wetsuit and hood. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility under 5 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Jul (about 7 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 27 h 50 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), changing at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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Accommodation.
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Forecast
Best on Sun 18: Sea 1.4 m. Wind 7 kn gusting 12.
The score for experienced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 1.4 m | 7 kn | 12kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 80, good | 1.1 m | 11 kn | 16kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 80, good | 0.9 m | 11 kn | 14kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 61, good | 1.5 m | 24 kn | 34knboats in |
| Thu 22Oct | 80, good | 1.3 m | 15 kn | 21kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 80, good | 1.2 m | 9 kn | 11kn |
| Sat 24Oct | 80, good | 0.7 m | 3 kn | 5kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 10 kn | 14kn |
| Mon 26Oct | 76, good | 0.9 m | 16 kn | 22kn |
| Tue 27Oct | 80, good | 0.8 m | 5 kn | 19kn |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres, halved for a sheltered site. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for experienced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan7of 7
- Feb7of 7
- Mar7of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun6of 7
- Jul6of 7
- Aug6of 7
- Sep7of 7
- Oct7of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec7of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £1,075–£2,130 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £765–£1,585
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Hire car £50–£85
- Stay £110–£185
- Food £115–£210
Places to eat near Gansbaai
- Giuseppes Pizzeria Cocktail BarPizza · 0.3 km from the centre
- The Boathouse Restaurant and PubSeafood · 0.4 km from the centre
- Gansbaai VismarkFish and chips · 0.5 km from the centre
- The Great White House, GansbaaiBreakfast and brunch · 0.7 km from the centre
- At C0.3 km from the centre
- Thyme at Rosemary0.3 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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