Slipway Saldanha Bay
This wreck dive site is located in Saldanha Bay, South Africa, near Slipways Restaurant. Divers can access the dive site from the Slipways Restaurant jetty. The wreck itself is an old crayfish boat that sank while moored to the Saldanha que.
The wreckage is covered in a variety of marine life, including kelp, anemones, and sea urchins. Divers may encounter cuttlefish, crayfish, stompneus, kolstert, jellyfish, and shyshark during their exploration of the site.
With a maximum depth of 7m and visibility around 3m, this dive is best suited for advanced divers. The location is close to White City, Saldanha Bay Ward 3, Saldanha, Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, 7395, South Africa.
The wreckage is covered in a variety of marine life, including kelp, anemones, and sea urchins. Divers may encounter cuttlefish, crayfish, stompneus, kolstert, jellyfish, and shyshark during their exploration of the site.
With a maximum depth of 7m and visibility around 3m, this dive is best suited for advanced divers. The location is close to White City, Saldanha Bay Ward 3, Saldanha, Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, 7395, South Africa.
Diving Conditions Score for Slipway Saldanha Bay
4.2
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Slipway Saldanha Bay
Depth
7m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Slipway Saldanha Bay
Wave Height
1.86m
Wind Speed
16 m/s
Water Temp
14.2°C
Visibility
28.8km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
11.15s
Air Temperature
14.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Slipway Saldanha Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Slipway Saldanha Bay
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 5.365213675213675/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.74m, Wind 15.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 4.99/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Slipway Saldanha Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Slipway Saldanha Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Slipway Saldanha Bay are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
8:00Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 1.74m (11.7s), Wind: 15.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 5.0/10
Waves: 1.7m, Wind: 13.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Slipway Saldanha BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Slipway Saldanha Bay
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Slipway Saldanha Bay
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Slipway Saldanha Bay
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Slipway Saldanha Bay
Water Temp
23.3°C / 73.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Slipway Saldanha Bay
Slipway Saldanha Bay follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.3°C) and December the coldest (19.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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