Whittle Rock
Also known as: Josh's Reef, Lonehill Reef, Billy's Reef
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
What you might see
- DolphinPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not viable - boat-only access to an offshore reef in open water with deep drop-offs
Safety notes
Great white shark sightings, sudden strong winds (esp. summer), poor surface visibility from fog/rain/spray, surface currents complicating diver recovery, long boat ride, extensive maze-like reef as a navigation hazard, surge in shallows during swell, thermoclines
Permits & fees
Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area permit required for the western part of the reef (MPA boundary crosses the site; much of the reef area and most popular drop points lie outside the MPA, but check current zoning)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Cape Town
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.