KYNANCE (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
Kelsey Head
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) - KYNANCE (PROBABLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Kynance, or *probably* Kynance, is one of those wrecks that gets under your skin. We love the detective work required here. Dropping onto the seabed at 60 metres, you’re looking at a steamship that went down in 1875. The visibility can be challenging, classic UK diving, but then the structure starts to resolve out of the gloom. It’s a proper historical piece, not just a pile of plates, with a single boiler and engine still recognisable. We often find conger eels tucked into the machinery, and the hull is thick with jewel anemones and dead man’s fingers, all those vibrant colours popping in your torch beam. The wreck is broken, but cohesive enough to offer some good penetration points if you’re suitably trained and equipped. It's a dive that rewards patience and a keen eye, perfect for experienced wreck divers who appreciate a bit of history and a challenge.
Typical KYNANCE (PROBABLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 KYNANCE (PROBABLY)
Dive shops near KYNANCE (PROBABLY)
Dive Newquay
Wavecrest Scuba
Harlyn Dive School
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KYNANCE (PROBABLY)
KYNANCE (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KYNANCE (PROBABLY), 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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