Long Beach Simons Town
Long Beach, located in South Africa, is a premier dive site offering exceptional conditions for divers of all levels. Thanks to its unique harbor shape, this dive spot is sheltered from the majority of winds and waves, ensuring a safe and enjoyable diving experience. With a maximum depth of approximately 18 meters, Long Beach is an ideal choice for beginners who want to explore the underwater world.
During your dive at Long Beach, you can expect to encounter an array of fascinating marine species. Keep an eye out for pineapple fish, crown crabs, blue fin gurnards, shaggy sea hares, biscuit skates, sea squirts, octopuses, and stingrays. However, it's important to note that sightings of sharks are rare in this area.
The optimum time to explore Long Beach is in the winter months, when the prevailing southeasterly winds subside, providing calm waters for diving. This dive site serves as an excellent alternative for local divers when conditions are unfavorable at the more popular False Bay. Moreover, Long Beach offers excellent visibility of up to 6 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of the underwater landscape.
Located near Admirals Residence and Garden, Driegebroeders Road, Cape Town Ward 61, Simon's Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995, South Africa, Long Beach is easily accessible and convenient for divers seeking an unforgettable dive experience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned diver, Long Beach promises an adventure filled with breathtaking marine life and unforgettable moments.
During your dive at Long Beach, you can expect to encounter an array of fascinating marine species. Keep an eye out for pineapple fish, crown crabs, blue fin gurnards, shaggy sea hares, biscuit skates, sea squirts, octopuses, and stingrays. However, it's important to note that sightings of sharks are rare in this area.
The optimum time to explore Long Beach is in the winter months, when the prevailing southeasterly winds subside, providing calm waters for diving. This dive site serves as an excellent alternative for local divers when conditions are unfavorable at the more popular False Bay. Moreover, Long Beach offers excellent visibility of up to 6 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of the underwater landscape.
Located near Admirals Residence and Garden, Driegebroeders Road, Cape Town Ward 61, Simon's Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995, South Africa, Long Beach is easily accessible and convenient for divers seeking an unforgettable dive experience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned diver, Long Beach promises an adventure filled with breathtaking marine life and unforgettable moments.
Diving Conditions Score for Long Beach Simons Town
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Long Beach Simons Town
Depth
6m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Long Beach Simons Town
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Long Beach Simons Town
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Dive Score Chart for Long Beach Simons Town
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Long Beach Simons Town: 06:00
Sunset at Long Beach Simons Town: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Long Beach Simons Town 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Long Beach Simons TownAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Long Beach Simons Town
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 Long Beach Simons Town
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Long Beach Simons Town
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Long Beach Simons Town
Water Temp
23.4°C / 74.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Long Beach Simons Town
Long Beach Simons Town follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.4°C) and December the coldest (19.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 22, 2026
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