HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Albert Field
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) - HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Now, the Hazelwood. We say "possibly" because identifying these older wrecks in the Channel can be a bit of a detective job, but whichever steamship she truly is, she’s a proper dive at 38 metres. You drop onto a big, broken-up hull, and it feels like stepping back in time. The ship lies in pieces, but the scale of her boilers is still impressive, and you can really get a sense of her engine room. What we love about this wreck is how much life has moved in. The plates and frames are thick with plumose anemones, creating these incredible, colourful carpets, and you’ll find conger eels peering out of every nook and cranny. Our favourite part is navigating through the collapsed structure; the light filtering down through the green water makes for some dramatic scenes. It’s a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of current, which can pick up here. Head out on a slack tide for the best visibility.
Typical HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (38m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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 HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Divers Down
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Dive Beyond Limited
Old Harbour Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)
HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY), 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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