FARN
Protected Area
Skerries Bank and Surrounds
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) - FARN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Farn, a steamship sunk in 1917, rests at 55 metres off the Cornwall coast. This is a deep dive, perfect for those with technical qualifications looking for a substantial wreck. At 112 metres long, she's an impressive structure, well broken but still recognisable as a large cargo vessel. You'll find the two boilers standing proud, often covered in plumose anemones, while conger eels peer out from dark crevices. Shoals of bib and pouting flit through the skeletal remains of her holds, a good exploration for anyone comfortable with the depth and the potential for strong currents in the area.
Typical FARN 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 55m 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 FARN
Dive shops near FARN
Teign Diving Centre
Edge Watersports
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FARN
FARN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FARN, 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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