JUTA
Protected Area
St. Margaret'S Island
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) - JUTA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Juta, a steamship that went down in 1945, sits upright at 26 metres, offering a decent dive for those with a bit of wreck experience. We find the bow section the most interesting, with its structure still quite intact, providing good swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. Shoals of bib and pouting often hang around the superstructure, and if you look closely, you'll spot plenty of blennies and gobies tucked into the nooks and crannies. It's a solid Cornwall wreck dive, a piece of history turned into a home for local marine life.
Typical JUTA 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 26m - 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 JUTA
JUTA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for JUTA, 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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