Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Ledges

• S34°10.193’ E018°50.726’ 🌍 Ledges

This site is not in a Marine Protected Area. A permit is not required.

Named "Ledges" for the ledge on the shore just above high water, which is the landmark from the seaward side. There is also a high rock outcrop at the north east end of the ledge where enthusiasts jump into the water from several meters up. Take care where you jump if you try this.

Maximum depth is about 9 m.

Fairly flat bottom with smallish boulders and occasional sand between.

Geology: The coastal outcrops of Tygerberg formation in the Gordon’s Bay area are visible here and to the north

Best during or after South Easterly winds. Reasonably sheltered from South Westerly swells.

Small paved parking area on the seaward side of the road.

See also: Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay#The marine ecology

Surprisingly interesting variety of organisms though the topography is pretty bland. Low reef with mounds of stringy stuff with sand and cerianthids. Fine sand offshore. Popular site for rock anglers, so quite a lot of nylon monofilament fishing line, often in tangled masses.

No particular route recommended.

Shore access requires a scramble down steep rocks and a slightly tricky entry and exit.

No special skills required for boat dive. Reasonable fitness would be required for shore dive to climb down the mountainside from the road

See also: Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay#Equipment

No special equipment recommended.