MENDI
Protected Area
Compton Chine to Steephill Cove
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) - MENDI offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Mendi, sitting at 36 metres, isn't your average wreck dive. This steamship, sunk in 1917, is largely broken up, but its sheer size, at over 112 metres long, means there's a lot of debris field to explore. You’ll weave around sections of the hull, boilers, and machinery, all well-colonised by plumose anemones, dead man's fingers, and plenty of fish like conger eels tucked into crevices. It's a sombre site, certainly, but for experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and typical UK visibility, it offers a tangible link to maritime history and a thriving artificial reef. We'd suggest checking the tides; slack water makes for a far more enjoyable rummage.
Typical MENDI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (36m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
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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In2 Diving
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Divers Down
Andark Diving
Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mayim Mermaid Academy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MENDI
MENDI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MENDI, 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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