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Outer Castle

Outer Castle

Western Province, South Africa

Depth
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24m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Outer Castle

This dive is located out from the shore dive Castle Rock,hence the name.It is reached via boat which is usually launched from Miller's Point.Miller's Point is reached by driving through Simon's Town where you will see a sign on the left to Miller's Point.Here you will find a parking lot,this area is used by most of the dive centers in the area. After a 20 or so minute boat ride from Miller's Point you will come across an area of large rock which descend down to a depth of 25 or so meters,this is the dive site.Here you will be able to explore the rocks and the crevices within them.There is some interesting marine growth upon the rocks and fish life is almost always present

Outer Castle Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

24m

Visibility Range

6m 18m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 41%

O2
Marine Life

  • Various
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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