MALMESBURY
Protected Area
Malgas 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 - MALMESBURY offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Malmesbury wreck, at a shallow 10 metres, is one of our favourite shore dives along this stretch of coast. She was a big steamship, over 120 metres long, that hit Jacob Reef back in 1930. The exposure to swell means she’s pretty broken up, but that just makes for a fascinating jumble of metal. We love picking through the larger plates of her hull and imagining the scale of the original vessel. What you'll find today is a fantastic playground for fish. Schools of hottentot dart through the ribs, and we often spot shy pyjama sharks tucked away in crevices. The current can pick up here, so we always suggest diving around slack high tide for the easiest entry and best visibility. It’s a cracker for newer wreck divers or anyone who appreciates a shallower site with plenty to explore without deep deco obligations.
Typical MALMESBURY 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 MALMESBURY
MALMESBURY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MALMESBURY, 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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