MAGDA
Protected Area
Trevose 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) - MAGDA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Magda* is a deep dive, sitting at 56 metres off Trevose Head, so it's one for those with appropriate training and experience. She was a steamship, torpedoed in 1915, and at 69 metres long, there's a fair bit of wreckage spread across the seabed. You'll find sections of her hull, machinery, and general debris, all well-colonised by plumose anemones, dead man's fingers, and the usual suspects of the deeper Cornish wrecks: conger eels tucked into shadowy nooks and lobster peering out from beneath steel plates. It's a proper technical dive, not for a quick splash, but rewarding for divers keen on exploring a piece of WWI history down in the depths.
Typical MAGDA 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 56m 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 MAGDA
Dive shops near MAGDA
Dive Newquay
Harlyn Dive School
Wavecrest Scuba
Scuba 2000
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MAGDA
MAGDA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MAGDA, 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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