DORA
Protected Area
Jersey Coast
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) - DORA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Dora, resting off Grosnez Point, Jersey, is a proper old girl, sunk back in 1893. We typically find her well-broken now, a scattered footprint of her former self, but it's exactly that jumble of frames and plates that makes her interesting. It’s a pick-your-own adventure as you navigate the debris field; look closely among the twisted metal for conger eels tucked into crevices, and we often spot spider crabs clambering over the structure. This site works for divers who appreciate history and enjoy a good rummage, a classic Channel Islands wreck dive.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DORA
DORA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DORA, 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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