Caves Coastal

Contact the Caves Coastal Community

Whether you have a question about a shore entry, want to flag a safety concern at a reef site, or need help coordinating a weekend buddy dive, the forum regulars and moderators are here. Send a message and we will get back to you with practical answers, not generic replies.

Share your shore dive report

Tell us about the conditions you found, the route you took, or the gear question you are stuck on. Reports from the water help everyone plan safer weekend dives.

Where to find us

342 Pule Ways Apt. 422
Thandiville, NW 6466

When to expect a reply

We check the forum inbox most evenings. If you are planning a dive for the coming weekend, send your note before Thursday so the regulars can weigh in.

What did the water look like today?

A few lines about the site, the swell, and the visibility are enough. If you have a specific question about gear or a reef, add it below.

Contact the Caves Coastal community

Whether you need help planning a shore entry, want to flag a safety concern, or have questions about the forum itself, the right channel is below. We read everything and usually reply within a day or two.

Visit or write

342 Pule Ways Apt. 422
Thandiville, NW 6466

info@cavescoastal.com

+27 14 189 0437

Forum hours

The forum never sleeps, but moderators are most active on weekdays between 08:00 and 18:00. Dive reports posted late at night usually get picked up the next morning.

Monday to Friday
08:00 – 18:00
Saturday
09:00 – 14:00
Sunday
Closed

Best channels

  • Dive reports — post directly in the forum so others can see conditions at your site.
  • Buddy requests — use the weekend buddy-finding thread for a faster match.
  • Safety concerns — email us directly if it involves a specific reef or entry point.

Find the Forum, Find the Water

We are based in Thandiville, a short drive from the shore entries we log every week. If you are coming for a weekend dive, a cleanup, or just to talk gear over coffee, here is how to reach us.

Address

342 Pule Ways Apt. 422
Thandiville, NW 6466

Getting Here

From Cape Town, take the N2 towards Somerset West and continue past Gordon's Bay. The forum meets near the coastal road, about 15 minutes before the Gansbaai turnoff. Look for the blue roofed dive shop next to the slipway; we share the parking lot on weekends.

If you are coming from Gansbaai, head north on the R43 and follow the signs for the marine protected area. The entrance is just after the second set of traffic lights. There is public parking, and the shore entry is a five minute walk from the office.

Parking and Access Notes

  • Free parking available from sunrise to sunset
  • No permit needed for the forum office itself
  • Nearest public toilet is at the slipway, 100 meters north
  • If you are bringing gear for the swap board, use the side entrance

The office is open most weekdays from 9:00 to 16:00, but it is always worth calling ahead. On dive days we are often at the water until late afternoon.

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