SS Lusitania

Western Cape, South AfricaDirections

7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

SS Lusitania at a glance

SS Lusitania is a dive site in Western Cape, South Africa. Recent reports put the water around 16°C (61°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 6:00–20:00 · favorable & moderate · sunset 19:09

Forecast for this hour · 3:00 · run 8 h ago

1.6 m (5.1 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 16°C · seasonal avg 17°C ( · Forecast 61°F · seasonal avg 62°F)

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Wed

Mon

1.6 m waves · 14 kn wind (5.2 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Tue

1.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (4.5 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Wed

1.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu

2.7 m waves · 12 kn wind (8.7 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Fri

2.2 m waves · 14 kn wind (7.1 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Sat

2.5 m waves · 20 kn wind (8.0 ft waves · 20 kn wind)

Sun

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:24 · Sunrise 5:50 · Sunset 19:09 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.7 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 19:19 GMT+2

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

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Best months, historically

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

January, 4% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 2.8 m (9.2 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
February, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 3.0 m (9.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
March, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 3.0 m (9.7 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
April, 2% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 3.1 m (10.1 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
May, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 3.5 m (11.4 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
June, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 4.0 m (13.0 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots
July, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (60°F), waves have typically been 4.1 m (13.4 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
August, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (60°F), waves have typically been 3.9 m (12.9 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
September, 1% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 3.6 m (11.9 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
October, 3% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 3.2 m (10.3 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
November, 0% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 3.0 m (9.9 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
December, 1% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 3.0 m (9.7 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots

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

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Ollava23 km (14 mi)
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Pisces Divers24 km (15 mi)
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Featured wreck guide

SS Lusitania South Africa wreck dive guide

The SS Lusitania page refers to the Portuguese steamship wrecked near Cape Point, South Africa, not the RMS Lusitania off Ireland. This guide adds the missing context divers need: wreck identity, Cape Point exposure, depth expectations, and why the site is more serious than the imported listing suggests.

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PickADive guides and forecast windows are planning context, not a safety clearance. Confirm current conditions, rules, training limits, and operator guidance before diving — the decision is yours.

Difficulty: Advanced research; The guide context overrides the shallow imported label.
Access: Boat objective; Confirm with local operators before planning.
Depth: Deep recreational range; Research commonly reports roughly 33-40 m.
Best for: Cape wreck history
Best time: Check conditions close to the dive; Forecasts and local observations can change quickly.
Marine life: Not recorded yet

Why dive SS Lusitania

SS Lusitania needs clear context because the name can be confused with the much deeper RMS Lusitania in Ireland. The PickADive page identifies this as the 1911 Cape Point wreck and frames the dive as an exposed South African boat objective.

How to dive it

Research it as an exposed Cape Point wreck dive. The wreck lies offshore near Bellows Rock and is usually a boat-diving objective for experienced teams, not a casual shore dive. Confirm operator briefings, sea state, current, depth, gas planning, and whether the planned route fits your certification.

Marine life and site character

The wreck sits in a high-energy Cape marine environment where structure, kelp, reef life, and fish can be part of the experience. Conditions, visibility, and surge matter more than any promised sighting, so use marine-life expectations as a bonus rather than the reason to push a marginal day.

Best season and conditions

Choose the day, not just the season. Cape Point wreck diving depends heavily on swell, wind, current, boat access, visibility, and operator judgment. If forecasts or local reports disagree, treat the more conservative signal as the one to respect.

Hazards and diver readiness

Depth, offshore exposure, current, surge around reef structure, boat logistics, and historic-wreck respect are the main hazards. Divers should be comfortable with deeper recreational profiles and should not enter overhead areas without proper training.

Local tips

When searching for this site, include "Cape Point" or "South Africa" in your research. That avoids mixing planning details with the RMS Lusitania wreck near Ireland, which is a very different technical-diving objective.

Common questions about SS Lusitania

Is this the famous RMS Lusitania wreck?

No. This PickADive page is for the SS Lusitania wreck near Cape Point, South Africa. The RMS Lusitania lies off Ireland and is a separate, far deeper wreck.

Is SS Lusitania South Africa suitable for new divers?

No. Treat it as an experienced-diver wreck objective because of depth, exposure, current, boat logistics, and changing Cape conditions.

What should I verify before booking?

Verify the exact wreck identity, planned depth, operator requirements, weather, swell, current, visibility, gas plan, and whether the trip is appropriate for your training.

Why is the guide different from the base listing?

The base listing comes from imported map data. The featured guide adds editorial context so the page is less thin, less confusing, and more useful for real dive research.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

offshore historical wreck dive site of passenger liner

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

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