South Africa · Smitswinkel Bay

SAS Transvaal

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - boat-only, 29m+ wreck depth

Safety notes

Structure has become unstable from corrosion with collapse risk in strong surge; fine silt inside causes rapid visibility loss if disturbed; venomous scorpionfish spines; depth

Permits & fees

SANParks Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area permit required

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Cape Town

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.