WHERE TWO OCEANS MEET A journey into finding your Sea kayak adventure in Cape Town, South Africa

In Cape Town, South Africa, the land meets the sea in a dramatic sweep of rock and water. The area surrounding the Cape is home to a convergence of currents and cultures. From the junction of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans comes a unique region rich in biodiversity and sea kayak routes to explore for paddlers of all skill levels. Andrew Kellett shares his top recommendations for both day trips and overnighters.

Andrew Kellett

Cape Point is often mistakenly claimed to be where the cold Benguela Current of the Atlantic Ocean and the warm Agulhas Current of the Indian Ocean collide. In fact, the meeting point fluctuates along the southern and southwestern Cape coast, usually occurring between Cape Agulhas and Cape Point. Contrary to popular mythology, the meeting point of the currents produces no obvious visual effect; there is no “line in the ocean” where the sea changes color or looks different in some way. There are, however, strong and dangerous swells, tides, and localized currents around the point and in adjacent waters. The two intermingling currents help create the microclimate of Cape Town and its environs. These troubled seas have witnessed countless maritime disasters in the centuries since ships first sailed here. Today,…

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