CLAN MCGREGOR
Protected Area
De Hoop Marine Protected Area
Why dive here
With 269+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - CLAN MCGREGOR offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Clan McGregor wreck is a deep dive, sitting at 60 metres, so it’s one for the experienced trimix divers among us. We love the sheer size of this old steamship, broken into three main sections. You’ll feel the chill as you drop down, the water often murky near the surface but clearing to a decent visibility around 30 metres, revealing the huge boilers and engine block first. Our favourite part has to be the stern section, which still holds a lot of its shape; you can make out the propeller shaft and rudder. Schools of hottentot and strepies dart through the skeletal remains, and we’ve often spotted some impressive deepwater nudibranchs clinging to the twisted metal. It’s a dive that rewards careful planning and good buoyancy, offering a genuine sense of exploration rather than just a quick look.
Typical CLAN MCGREGOR Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CLAN MCGREGOR
CLAN MCGREGOR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CLAN MCGREGOR, 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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