ROSS
Protected Area
Skerries Bank and Surrounds
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) - ROSS offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The ROSS, a small merchant cruiser sitting upright at 60 metres, makes for a deep but rewarding dive off the Cornwall coast. Sunk in 1970, she's seen enough time on the seabed to become well-colonised. We've often found conger eels tucked into what's left of the superstructure and good numbers of squat lobsters clinging to the exterior. Given her depth, this is one for experienced technical divers, offering a chance to explore a compact wreck that still holds her shape, albeit with the slow creep of the ocean making its mark. Surface conditions can be choppy, so we'd suggest picking a calm day for the best experience.
Typical ROSS 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 60m 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 ROSS
Dive shops near ROSS
Teign Diving Centre
Edge Watersports
Sound Diving Limited
Reviews for ROSS
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROSS
ROSS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROSS, 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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