The dive site Bordjiesrif is a shoreline rocky reef in the Buffels Bay area on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Understand

Aerial photo of the dive site at Bordjiesrif (Photo CDS&M)

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

Position

S34°18.99’ E018°27.83’ 1 Bordjiesrif

This site is in a Marine Protected Area (2004). A permit is required.

Depth

Fairly shallow.

Topography

Sandstone reef.

Conditions

Winter dive area, though also dived in summer when conditions allow as it is popular as a snorkelling site for Rock Lobster. Exposed to south easterly winds and waves, and access could be tricky through surf.

Facilities

Adequate paved parking. Parks Board facilities are usually clean and well maintained.

Get in

Normally a shore dive, but there is a slipway at the site.

There is an entrance fee to enter the Cape Point area of the National Park.

See

Marine life

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

Extensive kelp forests and a popular Kreefing spot (rock lobster collecting site).

Routes

No particular route recommended.

Stay safe

See also: Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay#Stay safe

Hazards

No site specific hazards known.

Skills

Suitable for training and entry level divers, and popular as a snorkelling site

Equipment

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

No special equipment recommended.

Nearby

• 1 Buffels Bay

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Other regional dive sites:

• Dive sites of Table Bay and approaches,
• Dive sites of the Cape Peninsula west coast
• Dive sites of False Bay offshore and approaches
• Dive sites of False Bay east coast
• Fresh water dive sites of the Cape Town Metropolitan Area