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Shore entry

Robben Island steamer wreck

Western Cape, South Africa
Shore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Robben Island steamer wreck at a glance

Robben Island steamer wreck is a shore dive site in Western Cape, South Africa. Typically most favorable Apr · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 13°C (55°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago
1.9 mwaves — about two meters expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 13°C · seasonal avg 14°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Sun8:00–19:00
Mon
Tue
Wed8:00–19:00
Thu8:00–19:00
Fri8:00–19:00
Sat8:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 7:16 · Sunrise 7:43 · Sunset 18:02

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 14 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan31%18°C1.8 m
  2. Feb25%19°C1.9 m
  3. Mar32%17°C1.9 m
  4. Apr33%16°C2.0 m
  5. May20%16°C2.3 m
  6. Jun11%15°C2.5 m
  7. Jul15%14°C2.7 m
  8. Aug16%14°C2.6 m
  9. Sep19%15°C2.3 m
  10. Oct24%16°C2.0 m
  11. Nov22%17°C2.0 m
  12. Dec24%19°C2.0 m

April hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Site details

recent wreck dive site near Robben Island in Table Bay

No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.


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