SHIR YIB
Protected Area
Table Mountain National Park 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 - SHIR YIB offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Shir Yib, a diesel-electric floating crane that went down near Dias Beach in 1970, lies broken up in about 15 metres. This isn't a wreck you'll penetrate, but rather an interesting jumble of metalwork scattered across the seabed, making for an enjoyable rummage. We’ve found the remains attract plenty of localised reef fish – think hottentot and strepies – and the occasional shy octopus tucked away in a crevice. It’s an easy, shallow dive, good for newer divers keen to explore a wreck site without the complexities of deeper or intact structures. The exposure to the open ocean means conditions can be variable, so pick a calm day.
Typical SHIR YIB 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 SHIR YIB
SHIR YIB Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SHIR YIB, 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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