ROOIBOK
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 - ROOIBOK offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Rooibok wreck sits deep, around 43 metres, off the Cape Peninsula, making it a dive for experienced deep divers. This old fishing vessel went down back in '73, and time has given it a rugged, broken-up character. We've found the stern section often holds the most interest, attracting shysharks tucked into crevices and colourful nudibranchs clinging to the metal. Visibility here can be a bit variable, so picking your day is key for getting the most out of exploring her remains. It’s a quiet, atmospheric dive, offering a good challenge and a glimpse into the region’s maritime past.
Typical ROOIBOK Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 43m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROOIBOK
ROOIBOK Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROOIBOK, 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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