PANTELIS A. LEMOS
Protected Area
Sixteen Mile Beach 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 - PANTELIS A. LEMOS offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Pantelis A. Lemos wreck isn't about depth, it's about sheer scale. This monster of a bulk carrier, split into three main sections, lies just six metres down in False Bay. We love it for how accessible it is, even for newer divers, but don't mistake shallow for uninteresting. Swimming over the massive engine room or exploring the bridge section, you really feel the history – a ship built in '73, gone by '78. The real show here, beyond the steel itself, is the life it holds. The visibility can be a bit variable, especially after a strong southerly, but when it’s good, you’ll find pyjama sharks tucked into crevices, schools of hottentot darting through openings, and plenty of nudibranchs clinging to the superstructure. Our favourite part has to be the stern section; it’s just massive, and the way the light filters through the collapsed plating creates some incredible photo opportunities. We'd suggest aiming for a calm morning; the swell can make it a bit bouncy at the surface, but it's always worth the dive.
Typical PANTELIS A. LEMOS 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 PANTELIS A. LEMOS
PANTELIS A. LEMOS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PANTELIS A. LEMOS, 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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