ROMNY
Protected Area
Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area
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) - ROMNY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The SS Romny, a 71.6m steamship torpedoed in 1918, lies at 50m, making it one for experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth. She's broken, but the stern section still holds a good shape, and you can pick out the propeller shaft as you move along. Given the depth, plan for shorter bottom times, but there’s enough structure to explore; think swim-throughs into cargo holds that are now home to conger eels and squat lobsters. Visibility here can be hit or miss, typical for the English Channel, so aim for slack tide on a neap for the best chance to take it all in. We often find schooling pollack darting through the superstructure.
Typical ROMNY 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROMNY
ROMNY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROMNY, 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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