FLORA
Protected Area
Boscastle to Widemouth
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) - FLORA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Flora, a sailing vessel sunk by a U-boat in 1918, lies broken but still intriguing at 24 metres. We found her quite scattered, with timber ribs and plating spread across the seabed, but you can still make out the general shape of her hull. Schools of pollock often hang around the larger sections, and we’ve spotted dogfish tucked into the sand nearby. It’s a good poke around for divers keen on maritime history and those who enjoy a more natural, colonised wreck. Not one for penetration, but a solid dive for an hour.
Typical FLORA 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 24m - 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to FLORA
Dive shops near FLORA
Harlyn Dive School
Scuba 2000
Dive Newquay
Dive Looe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FLORA
FLORA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FLORA, 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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