KAZAN
Protected Area
Wembury 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) - KAZAN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Kazan, a small sailing vessel that met its end on the rocks in 2001, sits in surprisingly shallow water near the shore. We're talking 1m. You can almost wade out to it, but a short snorkel reveals the 11.9m wreck, broken but recognisable. It's a great spot for a relaxed shallow dive or even just a snorkel, especially if you're keen to practise your navigation around wreckage without deep-water pressure. Barnacles and mussels have claimed the timbers, and small blennies dart in and out of the cracks. It's not a grand wreck, but it's a piece of local maritime history you can easily get up close with.
Typical KAZAN 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 KAZAN
Dive shops near KAZAN
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Dive Looe
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KAZAN
KAZAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KAZAN, 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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