SEA FLOWER
Protected Area
Kenmare River 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) - SEA FLOWER offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sea Flower isn't your intact, perfect wreck. This wooden trawler, sunk in 1968, lies scattered at 30m, a collection of timbers and ribs now home to conger eels and squat lobsters. It's a dive for those who enjoy piecing together history from fragments rather than exploring a whole ship. We've seen some impressive dogfish here, tucked amongst the debris, and the sheer volume of invertebrate life clinging to the remains is always interesting. It’s a quiet dive, often just you and the resident crustaceans.
Typical SEA FLOWER Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SEA FLOWER
SEA FLOWER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SEA FLOWER, 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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