OCEANA POINT

Best months: Mar

Protected Area

Paternoster Rocks 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 - OCEANA POINT offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.

Best timeMar

WetsuitA 7mm wetsuit with a hood

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Great White Sharks · 269+ species recorded

Water14-16°C · warmest February, March, April

CharacterWreck dive · max 17m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Oceana Point. Now here’s a wreck that tells a story, even if it’s a bit of a sad one for the fishing vessel itself. Sunk on the very first night of the 1974 fishing season, reportedly overloaded and caught in heavy weather, she went down with her unusually large catch. Thankfully, the crew made it out safely, but the wreck remains, sitting at a comfortable 17 metres. We love this wreck for its accessibility and the way it’s become a home. The superstructure is still largely intact, offering easy penetration for those with the right training and comfort level. Expect to find shy pyjama sharks tucked into crevices and playful Cape fur seals zipping around, often using the wreck as a playground. On a good visibility day, the light filtering through the holds is quite something. We’d suggest going early in the morning before any wind picks up, which tends to stir up the sand and drop visibility. It’s a rewarding dive for anyone who enjoys exploring a wreck with a bit of history, without the demanding depths.