SAS Goodhope, wreck - Cape Town & Western Cape

The Big Wall delivers exactly what the name promises: a serious vertical drop. We love the sheer scale of it, plunging from a comfortable 24 metres down to a hazy 60 metres or more. It’s less about a frantic search for tiny critters and more about soaking in the grandeur of the ocean. We always make a point of checking out the small caves and overhangs carved into the wall. That’s where you’ll often find lobsters tucked away and sometimes a stingray resting on the sandy ledges. Keep an eye out for Titan triggerfish; they’re often patrolling the wall, looking for an easy meal. If you hit it between June and September, there's a real chance of spotting hammerhead sharks cruising out in the blue. We'd suggest this site for confident divers who appreciate dramatic topography and don’t mind a bit of current, as it can get lively here.

Location
Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-34.264700, 18.481800
Type
wall

Marine Protected Area: Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area

Best Time to Dive in Cape Town & Western Cape

The warmest water temperatures in Cape Town & Western Cape occur in January, averaging 18.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 18.9°C (air: 20.8°C)
  • February: 18.9°C (air: 20.7°C)
  • March: 18.9°C (air: 19.5°C)
  • April: 18.9°C (air: 17.3°C)
  • May: 18.9°C (air: 15.8°C)
  • June: 18.9°C (air: 15.0°C)
  • July: 18.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • August: 18.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • September: 18.9°C (air: 13.9°C)
  • October: 18.9°C (air: 16.5°C)
  • November: 18.9°C (air: 17.8°C)
  • December: 18.9°C (air: 19.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cape Town & Western Cape

Nearest Dive Centres to SAS Goodhope, wreck

Marine Life in Cape Town & Western Cape

Home to 271 recorded species including 176 reef fish, 45 sharks & rays, 28 whales & dolphins, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 4 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for SAS Goodhope, wreck

Based on average water temperature of 18.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories