FLAG THEOFANO
Protected Area
Whitecliff Bay and Bembridge Ledges
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) - FLAG THEOFANO offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Flag Theofano* is a proper piece of history, and we love diving it. This motor vessel went down in a gale back in '90, and you can still feel the drama of that day when you're swimming her decks. Dropping down to 20 metres, you hit the bow first, often seeing pollock darting through the superstructure. Her cargo holds are open, a dark invitation, and we always poke around inside, seeing the way light filters through the openings. It’s a huge wreck, almost 100 metres long, so you'll need a few dives to really get a feel for her. Even on a day with less than perfect visibility, the sheer size of her steel frames emerging from the gloom is impressive. We've seen conger eels in the deeper sections, and lobsters tucked into every nook and cranny. It's a dive that suits experienced wreck divers who appreciate a good story, even if the sea around Cornwall is doing its best to obscure it.
Typical FLAG THEOFANO 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 20m - 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 FLAG THEOFANO
FLAG THEOFANO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FLAG THEOFANO, 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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