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SS Maori, wreck
Historic Hout Bay wreck dive with shallow-to-deeper profiles.
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SS Maori is a boat-access historic wreck off Karbonkelberg near Hout Bay, with a shallow-to-deeper multilevel profile and weather-sensitive conditions that reward calm-water timing.
About SS Maori, wreck
SS Maori is a boat-access historic wreck off Karbonkelberg near Hout Bay. The cargo vessel lies on a rocky reef and offers a multilevel profile, starting shallow on the wreck and dropping away as you follow it out. In calm conditions it is a striking heritage dive with cargo remnants, kelp, and plenty of marine life, but the site is weather-sensitive and can lose clarity quickly when swell builds.
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Research Estimate At SS Maori, wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 3m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is SS Maori, wreck?
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SS Maori, wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 21m
Depth Note
The wreck is multilevel, starting shallow and dropping to the low 20s.
Best Season
Spring and summer, with occasional autumn and early winter windows.
Typical Conditions
Weather-sensitive Atlantic wreck dive; calm seas, low swell, and decent visibility make it most worthwhile.
Safety & Access At SS Maori, wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityOverhead environmentSurge
Safety Notes
Penetration should be limited to qualified wreck divers; watch for sharp edges, cargo lines, and poor visibility after weather.
Access Restrictions
Boat only; visit only when the weather is calm and the southwesterly swell is low.
Legal Notes
The wreck is a protected heritage site, so artifacts and wreck material must not be removed.
Local Intel For SS Maori, wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A multilevel wreck dive that starts shallower and drops away along the hull.
Wildlife at SS Maori, wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At SS Maori, wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At SS Maori, wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility3m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
