Dive-site story
Situated along the dramatic cliffs of the eastern False Bay coastline, this site takes its name from historical truck wreckage that plunged down from the coastal pass above. Divers explore a rugged underwater landscape dominated by large granite boulders, gullies, and thick stands of sea bamboo kelp. The twisted metal chassis and engine components have become heavily encrusted with invertebrates, providing shelter for small reef fish and benthic catsharks.
Heavily encrusted remains of a vintage truck chassis and engine block scattered across the rocky seabed
Dense kelp forest canopy sheltering endemic catshark species and nudibranchs
Granite boulder swim-throughs and gullies decorated with colorful sponges, ascidians, and sea anemones
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter months typically bring calm seas and clearer water to the eastern edge of False Bay when north-westerly winds dominate.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard catsharkPoroderma pantherinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape fur sealArctocephalus pusillus pusillus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Gasflame nudibranchBonisa nakaza | Common | ||||||||||||
| Twotone fingerfinChirodactylus brachydactylus | Common |
Marine forecast
