EDELWEISS - Cornwall & Devon

The Edelweiss is one of those wrecks that just makes you smile. Scuttled for Operation Mellick, this old fishing vessel rests in an astonishingly shallow two metres, making it our pick for an easy, rewarding dive, or even a snorkel. We love the way the light filters down, dappling over the deck, making the rust-coloured hull glow. You can trace the outlines of the wheelhouse, seeing where the ocean has started to smooth the edges, softening the structure. It’s completely colonised, not with corals here, but with anemones and kelp, creating a swaying, green-brown forest around the metal. Look closely in the nooks and crannies. We’ve spotted gobies darting into crevices, and sometimes a curious crab peeking out from under a plate. It’s an ideal site for new divers, or anyone keen on a long, relaxed bottom time without any pressure. Head here on a calm, sunny day to really appreciate the clarity and the visual beauty of a wreck so accessible.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.064335, -1.688333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

Marine Protected Area: Les Ecrehous

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to EDELWEISS

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for EDELWEISS

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories