NW96
Protected Area
The Needles
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) - NW96 offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Shingles Bank Wreck, NW96, sits in a shallow six metres off the Cornwall and Devon coast. It's a wooden wreck, relatively new to the dive charts, discovered by Martin in 2019. We've found the timbers are slowly becoming home to local wrasse and crabs, with sea anemones starting to pepper the decaying wood. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for their first wreck, or photographers wanting to capture the subtle beauty of a wreck in its early stages of marine integration, without the pressure of depth or strong currents. Just keep an eye on the local tides, as visibility can shift quickly here.
Typical NW96 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to NW96
Dive shops near NW96
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
Divers Down
Andark Diving
In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NW96
NW96 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NW96, 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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