CITY OF LINCOLN
Protected Area
Duikerklip Provincial Nature Reserve
Why dive here
With 269+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - CITY OF LINCOLN offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The City of Lincoln is one of those wrecks we always make time for when we’re in Simon’s Town. It’s not deep, just 10 metres, which means plenty of bottom time, and it’s surprisingly intact for a wreck that’s been down since 1902. You’re swimming through history here, feeling the cool surge of False Bay as you navigate the bow section and explore the massive anchor chains. We love seeing how the kelp has started to take hold, swaying with the currents, providing shelter for pyjama sharks and shy octopus tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for the shy klipfish darting between the plates. The wreck itself is a playground of twisted metal and open holds, easily penetrable in places, making it a great spot for newer wreck divers to get a feel for overhead environments without too much commitment. It’s also our pick for a second dive when you’ve done something deeper in the morning. We’d suggest going on a day with minimal surge – it makes exploring the interior much more enjoyable.
Typical CITY OF LINCOLN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Dive Action
Coral Wetsuits
Two Oceans Aquarium
University of Cape Town Underwater Club
UCT Underwater Club
Into the Blue Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CITY OF LINCOLN
CITY OF LINCOLN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CITY OF LINCOLN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.92, 18.46) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
59°F · Range: 12.4–17.2°C
Air Temperature
17°C
62°F
Wind Speed
7.33 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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