SAVONIA
Protected Area
Roaringwater Bay and Islands SAC
Why dive here
With 185+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - SAVONIA offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Savonia, a wooden sailing vessel lost back in 1909, sits shallow enough that it’s less a dive and more a snorkel or very leisurely swim. We’re talking five metres, max, right off the South Coast. What you'll find is a scattered footprint of the ship, mostly timbers now, but enough to trace its former shape. It’s been well-colonised by local invertebrates – think crabs scuttling amongst the planks and the occasional curious wrasse peeking out. It’s a good spot if you’re looking for a relaxed surface interval activity, or just want to poke around some history without the full dive kit.
Typical SAVONIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAVONIA
SAVONIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAVONIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (51.71, -8.38) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
57°F · Range: 12.3–14.8°C
Air Temperature
12°C
54°F
Wind Speed
7.84 m/s
15.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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