BLUE TARTA
Protected Area
Studland to Portland
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) - BLUE TARTA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Blue Tarta, off White Nothe, isn’t your classic intact wreck. This motor vessel went down hard in 1971, leaving behind a scatter of broken plates and twisted metal across the rocky seabed. It’s more of an archaeological treasure hunt than a penetration dive, with pieces of the vessel spread out, creating interesting nooks for crabs and lobsters to hide. We've seen some impressive schools of pollack hanging around the larger sections of debris. It's a dive for those who enjoy piecing together a story from fragments, better in calmer conditions when the visibility holds and you can really search the rocks.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to BLUE TARTA
Dive shops near BLUE TARTA
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Dive Beyond Limited
Divers Down
Dorset Diving Services
Mayim Mermaid Academy
TAL Scuba Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BLUE TARTA
BLUE TARTA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BLUE TARTA, 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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