Muizenberg trawler wrecks
Protected Area
False Bay Seal Island 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 - Muizenberg trawler wrecks offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Muizenberg trawler wrecks aren't exactly on every Cape Town dive itinerary, but for those days when the Atlantic's playing rough, these Indian Ocean wrecks offer a decent alternative. We’re talking about a collection of old fishing trawlers, sunk deliberately we think, providing some fun navigation through their broken hulls and scattered debris. Schools of hottentot dart around the metal, and we've spotted some surprisingly colourful nudibranchs clinging to the rust. It’s a shallower dive, perfect for knocking out a couple of tanks, and a good spot for newer wreck divers to get a feel for overhead environments without too much commitment.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Muizenberg trawler wrecks
Dive shops near Muizenberg trawler wrecks
Blue Flash
Cape Town Dive Centre
Reef Wetsuits
DiveInn Cape Town
Learn to Dive Today
Pisces Divers
Reviews for Muizenberg trawler wrecks
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Muizenberg trawler wrecks
Muizenberg trawler wrecks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Muizenberg trawler wrecks, 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
Plan & book
Ways to dive Cape Town & Western Cape, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in Cape Town & Western CapePlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Cape Town & Western Cape.
Search stays in Cape Town & Western CapeDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Muizenberg trawler wrecks
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.