IKEDA (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Shoreham Beach
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) - IKEDA (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Ikeda, what a moody beast of a wreck. We love a dive that makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time, and this old steamship delivers. Lying at 22 metres, she’s broken but still very much recognisable as a ship, torpedoed by UB-40 back in 1918. You can feel the history down there, a real sense of a moment frozen. Visibility can be a proper Cornish lottery, but when it’s good, the sheer scale of the Ikeda is impressive. We usually drop onto the bow, which is still quite intact, and you can swim through some of the holds. Look for resident conger eels, proper thick ones, tucked into every nook and cranny. Dogfish often rest on the sand nearby, and we’ve seen some decent pollack shoals hanging off the superstructure. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the story as much as the scenery, and who don’t mind a bit of a current if it means exploring a piece of maritime history.
Typical IKEDA (POSSIBLY) 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 22m - 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 IKEDA (POSSIBLY)
IKEDA (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for IKEDA (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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