KYLIN
Protected Area
The Needles
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) - KYLIN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Kylin offers a neat little dive for those exploring the Cornish coastline. It’s a small sloop, only 6.4 metres long, which went down in 1977 after hitting something submerged off The Needles. At a maximum depth of 15 metres, it’s an accessible dive, well within recreational limits. You’ll find the wreck broken up, scattered across the seabed, but still recognisable as a vessel. Shoals of bib and pollack often hover around the larger sections, and we’ve seen plenty of crabs tucked into the crevices. It’s a good spot for newer wreck divers looking for something manageable without strong currents.
Typical KYLIN 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to KYLIN
Dive shops near KYLIN
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Divers Down
Dorset Diving Services
Andark Diving
In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KYLIN
KYLIN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KYLIN, 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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