ST Godetia
Protected Area
Helderberg 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 - ST Godetia offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The ST Godetia is a classic Cape Town wreck dive, likely a steam trawler that now sits in about 18 to 30 metres of water. We’ve always found it a good exploration dive, with enough structure left to poke around in, especially if you enjoy figuring out a ship’s layout. Over the years, the wreck has become a proper home for marine life in these temperate waters. Expect to see shy octopus tucked into crevices, plenty of hottentot and strepies darting through the superstructure, and if you’re lucky, a catshark or two resting on the sand nearby. It’s a solid choice for divers who appreciate a bit of history and enjoy looking for macro life amongst the metal.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Alpha Dive Centre
Alpha Dive Centre - Strand
Just Africa Scuba
INDIGO SCUBA
Reef Wetsuits
Maties Underwater Club
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ST Godetia
ST Godetia Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST Godetia, 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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