Seven Blinders
Located in the northeastern region of Saldanha Bay Harbor, Seven Blinders is a popular diving site accessible only by boat. Divers will be intrigued by the presence of an ancient wreck that lies scattered amidst the seabed's rocky formations. The entry point to this captivating dive spot is indicated by the South Cardenal Buoy.
When exploring Seven Blinders, divers can anticipate encountering a variety of marine life, including cuttlefish, crayfish, stompneus, jutjaw, kolsterte, and the elusive puffader shy shark. The wreck itself is adorned with vibrant kelp, anemones, and sea urchins, creating a colorful and picturesque underwater landscape.
With a maximum depth of 12 meters and visibility typically reaching 3 meters, Seven Blinders offers an ideal environment for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating underwater experience. Situated in South Africa's Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, this remarkable dive site is a must-visit for divers exploring the West Coast District Municipality in the Western Cape.
When exploring Seven Blinders, divers can anticipate encountering a variety of marine life, including cuttlefish, crayfish, stompneus, jutjaw, kolsterte, and the elusive puffader shy shark. The wreck itself is adorned with vibrant kelp, anemones, and sea urchins, creating a colorful and picturesque underwater landscape.
With a maximum depth of 12 meters and visibility typically reaching 3 meters, Seven Blinders offers an ideal environment for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating underwater experience. Situated in South Africa's Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, this remarkable dive site is a must-visit for divers exploring the West Coast District Municipality in the Western Cape.
Diving Conditions Score for Seven Blinders
4.2
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 Seven Blinders
Depth
12m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Seven Blinders
Wave Height
1.88m
Wind Speed
17.1 m/s
Water Temp
14.2°C
Visibility
28.8km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
11.1s
Air Temperature
14.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Seven Blinders
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Dive Score Chart for Seven Blinders
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 5.365213675213675/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.74m, Wind 15.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 4.99/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Seven Blinders: 06:00
Sunset at Seven Blinders: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Seven Blinders 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
8:00Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 1.74m (11.7s), Wind: 15.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 5.0/10
Waves: 1.7m, Wind: 13.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Seven BlindersAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Seven Blinders
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 Seven Blinders
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Seven Blinders
July
Score: 8.7
August
Score: 8.5
June
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Seven Blinders
Water Temp
17.6°C / 63.7°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Seven Blinders
Seven Blinders follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (17.6°C) and August the coldest (12.2°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 22, 2026
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