SS SA Seafarer
Protected Area
Robben island 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 SA Seafarer offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The SS SA Seafarer offers a decent wreck dive off the Cape Peninsula, a good option when the Atlantic is kicking up. This old cargo ship, which went down in 1966, lies well broken up but still has plenty of structure to poke around in. You'll find yourself navigating through scattered plates and beams, with the occasional hold still discernible. We typically see shy catsharks tucked away, along with the usual cast of hottentot and strepies flitting through the wreckage. It's a solid, undemanding wreck for divers comfortable with slightly cooler water and limited visibility, a good training ground for trickier sites.
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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Into the Blue Scuba
Two Oceans Aquarium
Coral Wetsuits
Dive Action
University of Cape Town Underwater Club
UCT Underwater Club
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS SA Seafarer
SS SA Seafarer Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SS SA Seafarer, 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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