MV Treasure
Protected Area
Seal Ledges 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 - MV Treasure offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The MV Treasure, sunk in 2000, offers a good exploration dive off Cape Town. We find it resting in about 30 metres, often with decent visibility for the area, though that can always change. It’s a substantial wreck, broken into a few pieces, with plenty to poke around in, especially if you like seeing how marine life reclaims a steel hulk. You’ll usually spot some resident fish, maybe even an octopus tucked into a crevice, and it’s a solid pick for advanced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks in potentially surge-y conditions.
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 MV Treasure
MV Treasure Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MV Treasure, 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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