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Outer Castle

Western Province, South Africa
Depth
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79ft
Visibility
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20ft - 59ft
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: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and 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

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Dive Site Hazards

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