SS Bia
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 - SS Bia offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The SS Bia is one of those wrecks that just feels *right* for a dive. Lying broken at 15-30 metres, she’s well-colonised by the local Cape Town marine life, making for a fascinating mix of history and biology. We’ve seen octopuses tucked into her crevices, shy cat sharks resting on the sand nearby, and plenty of colourful nudibranchs crawling over the metalwork. You can spend a good portion of a dive exploring her fragmented holds and superstructure, often with decent visibility when the south-easterly breezes die down. It’s a solid pick for wreck enthusiasts with a bit of experience.
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS Bia
SS Bia Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SS Bia, 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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