CONCH
Protected Area
South Dorset
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) - CONCH offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The CONCH, a tanker torpedoed in 1916, rests at 43 metres off Anvil Point. She's a big old girl, 121 metres long, and while she's seen better days, the scale is impressive. We've found the bow section particularly interesting, still quite defined, with plenty of nooks for conger eels and lobsters. Visibility here can be a bit variable, as it often is in the Channel, so picking a calm day with neap tides is definitely our recommendation to get the best out of her. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper wreck exploration and cooler water.
Typical CONCH Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 43m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to CONCH
Dive shops near CONCH
Divers Down
Dive Beyond Limited
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Dorset Diving Services
TAL Scuba Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CONCH
CONCH Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CONCH, 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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