Jutten island
Juttan island is located at the entrance to Sadanha Bay, South Africa. As part of the NPA, divers need to obtain permission before exploring this boat dive site, which is situated on the eastern side of the island.
Diving at Juttan island offers a spectacular underwater experience with a variety of plant life, including a vast kelp forest, vibrant anemones, and fascinating sea urchins. Divers can also expect to encounter a diverse range of fish species, such as crayfish, stompneus, jutjaw, kolsterte, puffader, and shy shark.
With a maximum depth of 14m and visibility of approximately 4m, Juttan island is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Its close proximity to Saldanha Bay Ward 6, within the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, West Coast District Municipality, and the Western Cape makes it easily accessible for divers of all levels.
Experience the beauty and underwater wonders of Juttan island, South Africa's hidden gem for diving enthusiasts. Explore the depths and discover the captivating marine life that awaits you at this remarkable dive site.
Diving at Juttan island offers a spectacular underwater experience with a variety of plant life, including a vast kelp forest, vibrant anemones, and fascinating sea urchins. Divers can also expect to encounter a diverse range of fish species, such as crayfish, stompneus, jutjaw, kolsterte, puffader, and shy shark.
With a maximum depth of 14m and visibility of approximately 4m, Juttan island is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Its close proximity to Saldanha Bay Ward 6, within the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, West Coast District Municipality, and the Western Cape makes it easily accessible for divers of all levels.
Experience the beauty and underwater wonders of Juttan island, South Africa's hidden gem for diving enthusiasts. Explore the depths and discover the captivating marine life that awaits you at this remarkable dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Jutten island
4.6
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Jutten island
Depth
14m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Jutten island
Wave Height
1.5m
Wind Speed
19.3 m/s
Water Temp
13.9°C
Visibility
41.22km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8.9s
Air Temperature
16°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Jutten island
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Dive Score Chart for Jutten island
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.576666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.66m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.539999999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Jutten island: 06:00
Sunset at Jutten island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Jutten island are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.66m (8.35s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 5.5/10
Waves: 1.7m, Wind: 5.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Jutten islandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jutten island
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Jutten island
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Jutten island
July
Score: 8.7
August
Score: 8.5
June
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Jutten island
Water Temp
17.7°C / 63.9°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Jutten island
Jutten island follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (17.7°C) and August the coldest (12.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026
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