MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION)
Protected Area
Sidmouth to Beer Coast
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) - MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The MSC Napoli's stern section is a proper diver's playground, and honestly, one of our favourite UK wreck dives. We love how relatively shallow it sits, around 15 metres, which means decent bottom time even if the viz isn't playing ball. Dropping down onto it, you can still feel the sheer scale of this container ship, even just this piece of it. You'll find yourself navigating through mangled steel plates, massive propellor blades, and the rudder, all now home to an impressive collection of Devon's marine life. Expect to see plump wrasse darting between crevices, spider crabs scuttling over the structure, and if you’re patient, conger eels peeking out from darker corners. Our top tip: aim for a slack tide dive; the currents here can be a bit lively. It's a fantastic site for anyone who enjoys exploring a modern wreck and seeing how nature reclaims these colossal structures.
Typical MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) 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.
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Edge Watersports
Teign Diving Centre
Scuba Scene Taunton
Scuba Blue Ltd
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION)
MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION), 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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