Frode
Protected Area
Kingmere
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) - Frode offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Frode, you’re met with the ghostly outline of a steamship, sunk back in 1943. It’s a shallow wreck, only seven metres deep, making it a good spot for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re new to wrecks or just want a longer bottom time. The Frode broke up a fair bit, so what you're really exploring here are scattered sections of hull and machinery, draped in various seaweeds and often home to crabs tucked into crevices. While we haven't logged specific species here, it’s typical to find conger eels eyeing you from sheltered spots, and plenty of pollack weaving through the structure. Visibility can swing, as it often does in Cornwall, so aim for neap tides and a calm spell for the best experience.
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Abyss Scuba School
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In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Frode
Frode Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Frode, 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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