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Pheonix Wreck

Pheonix Wreck

Western Province, South Africa

Depth
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22m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Pheonix Wreck

Western Province, South Africa

Pheonix Wreck
Depth
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22m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

10m - 30m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Pheonix Wreck

This Pheonix is one of the less dived wrecks to be found in Simons Town. This wreck sank several years ago and today can be located directly north of the Simons Town Harbor Wall. Water drops to depths of 22 meter where you will find a large variety of marine life surrounding this beautiful coral enveloped wreck. Currents may be strong. While youre at it, explore the harbor wall.

Pheonix Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Wall, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

22m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 44%

O2

14% at 20m / 36%

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Marine Life

  • Cray Fish
  • Groupers
  • Octopus
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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