SEA TRADER
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 - SEA TRADER offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Sea Trader wreck sits at a shallow 11 meters, an easy dive that’s often overlooked in favour of deeper Cape Town sites. This motor vessel went down in 1971, breaking apart and leaving a jumble of hull and superstructure that’s now thoroughly covered in growth. We’ve found plenty of shy reef fish darting amongst the twisted metal, and the occasional octopus tucked into a crevice. It’s a good choice for newer wreck divers or photographers looking for a shallow, well-lit canvas without the usual currents of False Bay.
Typical SEA TRADER 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SEA TRADER
SEA TRADER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SEA TRADER, 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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