A FRAME
South Africa, Western Cape
A Frame is a varied dive site with kelp forests, sandy bottoms, rock formations, overhangs, swim throughs and a small cave. Marine life consists mainly of invertebrates including jellyfish and nudibranchs, but you'll also encounter lobsters, seals and schools of fish. A Frame is one of the most popular dive sites in this area for a reason.
Particulars
A Frame you is accessible from the shore. Park on the road side and follow the path down. There are several entry points, all of which require some agility. Once underwater, you'll find yourself on a sandy bottom surrounded by rocks. Dive through the kelp forests in search of the most beautiful spots and the most interesting marine animals.
Warnings
A Frame's entry points are rocky and slippery.
A FRAME Features
- Nicknames
- A-Frame, Oatlands Point
- Address
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Parking
- Limited parking
- Distance
- 100 m.
- Suitable for
- All levels, cave divers, underwater photography, night diving
- Permit
- N.v.t. / NA
- Access
- Free access
- Facilities
- None
- Water
- Salt
- Kind of dive
- Shore dive, cave dive
- Current
- Limited
- Visibility
- 5 - 10 m.
- Average visibility
- 6 m.
- Depth
- 12 m.
- Bottom
- rotsen, zand
- Life
- Anemone, crab, lobster, nudibranch, starfish, crayfish
- Other recreation
- Fishing