Practical guides, gear notes, and route explanations put together by the divers who log these reefs regularly. If you are new to cold-water entries or just want to check conditions before a weekend dive, this is where the useful background lives.
Whether you need help planning a shore entry, want to report a reef condition, or simply have a question about the forum, the regulars are easy to reach. Drop us a line and someone familiar with the coastline will get back to you.
Dive reports and buddy requests are monitored outside these hours, but replies may take a little longer.
342 Pule Ways Apt. 422
Thandiville, NW 6466
The office is a short drive from the shore. If you are coming to pick up a secondhand reg or a torch from the swap board, give us a heads-up first.
Prefer to talk through a site entry or a gear question? Phone during support hours and you will usually get one of the local divers.
+27 14 189 0437For longer questions about tidal planning, cold-water gear, or if you spotted something worth flagging at a reef site, write to us. We usually reply within a day or two.
info@cavescoastal.comThe buddy-finding thread and the equipment swap board are the quickest ways to connect with other members. If you are new to the area, introduce yourself in the welcome thread and mention the sites you want to try. Someone will usually reply with local advice on surge zones and entry points.
Straight answers about conditions, gear, and how this forum works. If you don't find what you need, the regulars are usually quick to help in the discussion threads.
Still unsure about something? Reach out directly and we'll point you to the right thread or local contact.
Contact the communityWhether you are trying to post a shore entry report, need help reading the visibility logs, or want to understand how the buddy-finding threads work, there is a straightforward way to reach us. The team behind Caves Coastal is small, so we keep responses practical and direct.
For anything related to your account, a report you submitted, or a question about the equipment swap board, send a message through the contact page. We usually reply within one working day, and most questions about site access or posting rules are answered within a few hours.
If a shore entry condition report looks unclear or you spotted something that does not match your own dive, let us know. We check these reports regularly and will correct any mistakes with the original poster.
Response within 24 hours
Trouble logging in, verifying your email, or getting a post published? Send us the details and we will sort it out. Include the username and the approximate time you tried to post.
Response within one working day
If you see a post that gives unsafe diving advice or breaks the forum rules, flag it or write to us directly. We take these reports seriously and act quickly to keep the community reliable.
Priority handling
Questions about listing items, verifying a buyer, or removing an old ad after a sale? The swap board has its own set of rules, and we are happy to walk you through them.
Response within two working days
Before you write in, check the FAQ page for answers to common questions about tide planning, cold-water gear, and how the monthly beach cleanups are organized. If you do not find what you need there, the contact page is the fastest route to a real person.