POLO
Protected Area
Bonchurch Landslips
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) - POLO offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The POLO, a steel steamship sunk in 1918, lies deep at 50 metres off the Cornish coast. Dropping onto her deck, you’ll find the wreck largely intact, a testament to her robust construction from 1913. We particularly like navigating the hull, which still holds its shape, and peeking into the twin boilers – they’re surprisingly exposed, offering a good sense of scale. While the site itself is a deep dive, the sheer size of the POLO, at 91 metres long, means there's plenty of structure to explore. Look for conger eels tucked into the darker crevices and the occasional solitary anglerfish camouflaged amongst the growth. This one’s definitely for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and the generally chillier UK waters.
Typical POLO 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 50m 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 POLO
Dive shops near POLO
In2 Diving
Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
Andark Diving
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Abyss Scuba School
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for POLO
POLO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for POLO, 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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