The Oakburn Wreck Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

18.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–16.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Oakburn Wreck is a popular dive site located off the coast of Cape Town in the Western Cape. This site features the remains of a shipwreck that has become an artificial reef, attracting a variety of marine life.

Divers can explore the wreckage, which lies at a depth that varies depending on the tide. The site is known for its diverse marine ecosystem, including schools of fish and invertebrates that have made the wreck their home.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–16.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for wreck, macro for marine life

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