STANLEY D
Protected Area
Seal Ledges 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 - STANLEY D offers some of Cape Town & Western Cape's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-16°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Stanley D sits shallow, barely 4 metres deep, right off the coast. This old fishing trawler, sunk back in '76, drifted ashore after a snagged net crippled her propeller. Now, she's broken up quite a bit, but you can still pick out pieces of the hull and superstructure scattered across the sand. We usually find small octopus tucked into the crevices, and sometimes a shy cuttlefish darts past. It’s a nice, easy dive for a sunny afternoon, good for a relaxed explore, especially if you’re into the history of these old working boats.
Typical STANLEY D 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STANLEY D
STANLEY D Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STANLEY D, 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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