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Boat access from Simon's Town and scuba/freedive suitability.
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Roman Rock
Roman Rock boat dive off Simon's Town with shallow granite tops.
Local operator required
Boat launch, permit, and surface-condition timing are simplest with a Simon's Town operator.
Boat access from Simon's Town, permit required, and the site is easiest when False Bay is calm enough for a steady launch and return.
About Roman Rock
Roman Rock is a boat dive off Simon's Town inside the Boulders Restricted Zone, centered on a broad granite reef marked by the lighthouse. The site mixes exposed rock, sand gaps, shallow tops, and deeper eastern ground, so it is easy to find but still rewards a slow, planned circuit. It is usually dived when False Bay is calm enough for a steady launch and surface return.
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Research Estimate At Roman Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Roman Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Roman Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 21m
Depth Note
Surface-breaking rocks and shallow tops around the lighthouse, with the main south/east sand bottom reaching about 21m.
Best Season
Winter and spring, especially on low- or short-period swell.
Typical Conditions
Low or short-period swell is best; south-easterly wind can roughen the surface, and visibility ranges from marginal to very good.
Safety & Access At Roman Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityRestricted accessSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Carry the required permit as the site lies within a marine protected area.
Access Restrictions
Marine protected area; permit required.
Legal Notes
The Boulders Restricted Zone of Table Mountain National Park MPA covers the site, so a permit is required before diving.
Local Intel For Roman Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Use the boat drop to work the granite ridges, boulders, and sand gaps slowly; the lighthouse rocks stay shallower, while the east and south sides run deeper.
Freediving
The shallow tops make a freedive line possible on calm days, but boat support and a quiet surface matter more than a long swim-in approach.
Snorkeling
Only a limited snorkel option around the shallow rocks on very calm days; the site is mainly better as a scuba or freedive boat dive.
Wildlife at Roman Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Roman Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Roman Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
