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    SAS Bloemfontein dive site
    Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa
    False Bay Seal Island Provincial Nature Reserve

    SAS Bloemfontein

    Best months: Mar

    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 - SAS Bloemfontein offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The SAS Bloemfontein, a former frigate, rests upright on a sandy bottom off Cape Town. We typically find the wreck in good condition, with plenty of entry points for penetration if you're qualified and experienced. Look out for the resident shy sharks and various smaller reef fish darting through the structure. This site suits advanced divers comfortable with colder water and wreck diving.

    Safety Notes

    Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAS Bloemfontein

    SAS Bloemfontein Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SAS Bloemfontein, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.92, 18.46) (8km away)

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    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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