CONQUEST
Protected Area
Table Mountain National Park 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 - CONQUEST offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The *Conquest* holds a special place in our hearts, a classic Cape Town wreck dive. She went down in 1988, a fishing trawler that ran aground and then, after being pulled off, decided to sink in deeper water anyway. We love how she rests perfectly upright at 25m, practically begging you to explore her. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the way the light filters through the superstructure. It’s got a real brooding, almost ghostly feel. You can poke around the wheelhouse, imagining the last moments, or swim along the deck where the fishing gear used to be. The *Conquest* is a proper invertebrate hotel now, covered in nudibranchs and anemones. We’ve often found octopus tucked into crevices, their eyes watching you pass. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, peering into every nook and cranny. For wreck lovers, this is a firm favourite, straightforward yet full of character.
Typical CONQUEST Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 CONQUEST
CONQUEST Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CONQUEST, 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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