ROSE OF DEVON
Protected Area
Godrevy Head to St Agnes
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) - ROSE OF DEVON offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Rose of Devon, a sailing vessel that met its end in a fierce gale off Portreath in 1897, now lies scattered in the shallows. We're talking seriously shallow here, just a metre deep, which makes it more of a snorkel and free-dive site than a traditional scuba expedition. What's left of her timbers and hull plates is spread across the seabed, a dark skeletal outline against the sand. You'll find crabs scuttling amongst the ribs and small blennies darting into crevices. It’s a compelling glimpse into maritime history, best visited on a calm day with good visibility, when the sun can really illuminate the remains.
Typical ROSE OF DEVON 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.
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Wavecrest Scuba
Seaways Diving
Dive Newquay
DiveUK
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Porthkerris Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROSE OF DEVON
ROSE OF DEVON Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROSE OF DEVON, 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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