Raggies Cave
Raggies Cave is a popular dive site situated in South Africa's Umkomaas, within the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal. This expansive underwater cave features a captivating swim-through and is particularly renowned for attracting sand tiger sharks during the winter and spring seasons. With a maximum depth of 18m and an average depth of 11m, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can explore the depths of this site.
Aside from sand tiger sharks, Raggies Cave is also home to a diverse array of marine life. Divers can encounter fascinating creatures such as Starry Morays, Ragged Scorpionfish, Clownfish, Lizard Fish, nudibranch, Potato Bass, and Octopus. The visibility at this dive site is an impressive 14m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty and wonders that lie beneath the water's surface. For an unforgettable diving experience surrounded by captivating marine creatures, Raggies Cave in South Africa is an ideal destination.
Aside from sand tiger sharks, Raggies Cave is also home to a diverse array of marine life. Divers can encounter fascinating creatures such as Starry Morays, Ragged Scorpionfish, Clownfish, Lizard Fish, nudibranch, Potato Bass, and Octopus. The visibility at this dive site is an impressive 14m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty and wonders that lie beneath the water's surface. For an unforgettable diving experience surrounded by captivating marine creatures, Raggies Cave in South Africa is an ideal destination.
Diving Conditions Score for Raggies Cave
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Raggies Cave
Depth
18m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Raggies Cave
Wave Height
1.44m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
23.3°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
7.35s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Raggies Cave
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Dive Score Chart for Raggies Cave
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.746666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.44m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.246666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Raggies Cave: 06:00
Sunset at Raggies Cave: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Raggies Cave 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: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.44m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.44m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Raggies CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Raggies Cave
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 Raggies Cave
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Raggies Cave
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Raggies Cave
Water Temp
21.9°C / 71.4°F
February
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Raggies Cave
Raggies Cave follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (21.9°C) and August the coldest (16.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.5m 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). March 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: 47 min. ago - Jun 11, 2026
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