LISA
Protected Area
Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area
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) - LISA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The LISA, a trawler that went down in 1980, lies deep at 54 metres off the Cornwall and Devon coast. Dropping onto her deck, you’ll find a wreck largely intact, though time and currents have taken their toll. We’ve seen conger eels make homes in her darker recesses and lobsters tucked into the nooks and crannies. This dive is definitely one for experienced technical divers, given the depth and often challenging conditions in the English Channel. It’s a proper expedition, a serious dive for those who appreciate the silence and scale of a deep wreck.
Typical LISA 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 54m 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LISA
LISA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LISA, 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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