ISLAND MAID
Protected Area
Trebetherick Point
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) - ISLAND MAID offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Island Maid* isn't a dive you're going to get deep on, but what it lacks in depth it makes up for in character. This old sailing vessel, built way back in 1865, came to rest here off Cape Cornwall after a cargo shift sent her to port. We’re talking about a wreck that’s been on the seabed since 1911, and time has given it a beautiful, encrusted patina. We love exploring the scattered remains; the timbers are still visible in places, draped in kelp and anemones. It's an easy dive, perfect for a long snorkel or a shallow dip when the light is good. Look closely and you'll spot wrasse darting between the frames and crabs scuttling under bits of twisted metal. It’s a gentle introduction to wreck diving, where the history feels tangible, and the marine life has well and truly made itself at home. Our favourite time to visit is on a calm, sunny day when the visibility really picks up.
Typical ISLAND MAID Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to ISLAND MAID
Dive shops near ISLAND MAID
Harlyn Dive School
Dive Newquay
Scuba 2000
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ISLAND MAID
ISLAND MAID Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ISLAND MAID, 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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