NAIAD
Protected Area
South of Portland
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) - NAIAD offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The NAIAD wreck sits at 41 metres off the Cornwall and Devon coast, a solid dive for those comfortable with deeper UK waters. She went down in 1968, a cutter that was being towed when the sea got the better of her. What you’ll find now is a largely intact hull, settled upright, providing plenty of structure for exploration. We’ve seen good-sized conger eels making their homes in the deeper sections, and plenty of bib and pollack darting around the superstructure. It's a proper wreck dive, best suited for experienced divers looking to spend some quality bottom time with a piece of maritime history.
Typical NAIAD 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 41m 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 NAIAD
Dive shops near NAIAD
Dive Beyond Limited
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Divers Down
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NAIAD
NAIAD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NAIAD, 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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