ELSA
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) - ELSA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The ELSA wreck, a fishing vessel resting at 22m, offers a solid dive for those exploring Cornwall's underwater history. We found her to be a proper working boat, not some grand liner, which gives her a real character. You can poke around the wheelhouse area and the bow, where the fishing gear is still visible, giving a sense of her last moments. Conger eels often peek from crevices, and the metalwork attracts plenty of plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers, which add a surprising splash of colour against the grey. It’s a good spot for divers comfortable with UK diving conditions, keen on exploring a piece of local maritime heritage rather than a sprawling reef.
Typical ELSA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ELSA
ELSA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ELSA, 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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