South Africa · Hout Bay

Stonehenge

Also known as: Dusky Pinnacles, Coral Pinnacle

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • DolphinLikely

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 documented as viable; boat-only access with deeper surrounding water make it primarily a scuba site

Safety notes

Cold water, strong surge in shallows/gullies, exposure to southwest swell, sudden strong offshore winds, plankton blooms reducing visibility

Permits & fees

Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area permit required

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.