KATSUEI MARU NO 58
Protected Area
Quoin Rock 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 - KATSUEI MARU NO 58 offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Katsuei Maru No 58 isn't your typical deep wreck dive. This is a shipwreck for the snorkellers, the freedivers, or anyone who just wants to wade out and have a look. She ran aground near Quoin Point in 1984, an old fishing vessel, and now sits in less than two metres of water, often with her superstructure poking out above the waves. We love sites like this because they show you what happens when the sea reclaims something. You'll find her hull completely broken up, strewn across the rocks. It’s a proper scattering of metal, not a neat, intact wreck, but that’s its charm. Crabs scuttle through the twisted plates, and we often spot small schooling fish darting between the rusty frames. On a calm day, the sun filters through the shallow water, illuminating the colours of the kelp and barnacles that have made the Katsuei Maru their home. It's a surprisingly active little ecosystem, even with so much of it exposed to the elements. Our best tip? Go at low tide for the clearest view and easiest access.
Typical KATSUEI MARU NO 58 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KATSUEI MARU NO 58
KATSUEI MARU NO 58 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KATSUEI MARU NO 58, 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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