ROTORUA
Protected Area
East of Start Point
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) - ROTORUA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Rotorua, a substantial steamship, lies deep off the coast, a site for technical divers. Sunk in 1917 by a German torpedo, this 147-metre vessel offers a big canvas for exploration. We’ve found her superstructure well-preserved in places, with access points into holds where sunlight sometimes filters through. Expect encounters with conger eels tucked into dark corners and schools of bib darting through the broken decks. It’s a serious dive, rewarding for those with the training to appreciate a piece of maritime history at depth.
Typical ROTORUA 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 55m 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 ROTORUA
Dive shops near ROTORUA
Teign Diving Centre
Edge Watersports
Dive Beyond Limited
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROTORUA
ROTORUA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROTORUA, 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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