Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Mike’s Point

The dive site Mike's Point is an inshore rocky reef in the Rooi-els area on the east side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Understand Position S34°18.75’ E018°48.72’ (estimated from chart) Slightly to the west of the north headland of Container Bay. This site is not in a Marine Protected Area. A permit is not required. Name The name "Mike's Point" is derived from the name of one of the divers who lived nearby and explored this area. Depth Maximum depth is about 20m. Topography Rugged ridges and gullies of sandstone. Conditions Facilities None. Get in Easiest as a boat dive, though it is possible to do it as a shore dive from Container Bay. See Marine life No records available. Probably similar to outer areas of Ankers and Coral gardens. Photography Routes No particular route recommended. Stay safe Hazards No site specific hazards known. Skills No special skills required. Equipment No special equipment recommended. Back to Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay#Rooi-els This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!