OTWAY
Protected Area
Stackpole Quay - Trewent Point
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) - OTWAY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Otway, off the coast of Cornwall, is a compact wreck, a sailing vessel that met its end in a fire and sank back in '82. At 26 metres, it's a straightforward dive, well-suited for those looking for a relatively intact, smaller wreck to explore. What’s left of the hull provides some interesting swim-throughs, not really penetrations, but enough to feel like you’re doing more than just circling it. We’ve spotted plenty of blennies tucked into the nooks and crannies, and dogfish often rest on the surrounding sand. It's a nice little afternoon dive if you're in the area and fancy poking around something with a bit of history.
Typical OTWAY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for OTWAY
OTWAY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for OTWAY, 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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