DISA
Protected Area
Robben island 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 - DISA offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
Dropping onto the DISA is a deep dive, sitting at 58 metres, definitely one for experienced tech divers with the right gas mix. This steamship went down in '67 after tangling with the trawler Lupin, and she's surprisingly intact for a wreck of her age and depth. You’ll find her upright, with a good chunk of her 47.9-metre length still well-defined, offering plenty to explore if you’re comfortable with the penetration. Even though the original cargo is long gone, the wreck itself has become a bustling apartment block for local reef fish and the occasional shy dogshark. We’ve seen everything from colourful nudibranchs clinging to the superstructure to schools of hottentot darting in and out of the hold, making it a proper deep-water exploration with a healthy dose of marine life.
Typical DISA 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 58m 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 DISA
DISA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DISA, 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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