REDESMERE
Protected Area
Compton Chine to Steephill Cove
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) - REDESMERE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Redesmere* is a proper piece of history, resting upright on the seabed at 35 metres. We love a wreck with a story, and this steamship, sunk in 1917, certainly has one. Dropping down, you’ll find the bow section relatively intact, often swathed in schools of pollack darting through the superstructure. Our favourite part is navigating the twin boilers – they’re huge, really giving you a sense of the ship’s scale. Look closely and you’ll spot colourful jewel anemones clinging to the metal, and often a grumpy conger eel peering from a dark recess. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper UK waters and a bit of overhead environment, rewarding divers with genuine exploration rather than just a glimpse. We’d suggest a good torch; it gets dark down there, even on a sunny day.
Typical REDESMERE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (35m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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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In2 Diving
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Divers Down
Andark Diving
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Sussex Diving & Leisure
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for REDESMERE
REDESMERE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for REDESMERE, 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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