winter · peak season
Pelagic birding off Cape Town in June
Excellent. Peak albatross and petrel diversity on the trawl grounds.
What are conditions like in June?
North-westerly, with large south-westerly swell between fronts. Workable days: Fewest workable offshore days of the year. Swell closes the day more often than wind.
Book the pelagic trip rather than the tuna charter, and allow flexibility around the fronts.
What seabirds are around in June?
Excellent. Peak albatross and petrel diversity on the trawl grounds.
Planning a trip in June
Book the pelagic trip rather than the tuna charter, and allow flexibility around the fronts.
Departure is set by daylight rather than by the clock. In June that means sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 17:45, giving about 10 hours of usable light.
June at a glance
- Season
- winter, peak season
- Daylight
- 10 hours
- Sunrise
- 07:35
- Sunset
- 17:45
- Sea temp inshore
- 14–16°C
- Sea temp offshore
- 15–18°C
- Trip length
- 8 to 10 hours
June rates
- Private birding charter, 8 to 10 hoursR 27 000
June questions
Is June a good month for birding charters in Cape Town?
Yes. June is one of the stronger months for this trip. Excellent. Peak albatross and petrel diversity on the trawl grounds.
What is the weather like off Cape Town in June?
North-westerly, with large south-westerly swell between fronts. Workable days: Fewest workable offshore days of the year. Swell closes the day more often than wind. Daylight runs to about 10 hours, sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 17:45.
What seabirds are off Cape Town in June?
Excellent. Peak albatross and petrel diversity on the trawl grounds.