ARIAN
Protected Area
East Head West Wittering
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - ARIAN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Arian, a small sailing vessel, found its resting place in 1972 after hitting a shingle bank and losing her mast. What’s left is a 6.1m wreck, very much broken up and spread across the seabed, but still distinct enough to trace out her original form. At just a meter deep, it’s less a dive and more a snorkel, but for those keen on exploring a shallow wreck in Cornish waters, it offers a glimpse into a piece of local maritime history. We’ve found blennies tucked into crevices and small crabs scuttling over the scattered timbers. It’s perfect for a calm day, perhaps as a relaxed warm-up or cool-down.
Typical ARIAN 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to ARIAN
Dive shops near ARIAN
In2 Diving
Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
Abyss Scuba School
Andark Diving
Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ARIAN
ARIAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ARIAN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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