Maidstone Rock
Best time to dive
January to December; May to September
What you might see
- Eagle rayLikely
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- NudibranchLikely
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 - Limited - cold-water kelp diving; the shallow beach sites snorkel better.
Safety notes
Cold water, surge/swell, kelp and boat traffic; carry an SMB. Deeper pinnacles add depth/deco.
Permits & fees
Within the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area - a SANParks MPA dive permit is required (available from some post offices, e.g. Kalk Bay); parts of Castle Rocks are a no-take restricted zone. Confirm before diving.
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.