ROWELLA
Protected Area
Studland to Portland
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) - ROWELLA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Rowella, a wooden fishing vessel, sits upright at 28 meters. She went down in 2011 after taking on water, and you can still feel the story of that day as you descend. At just 11.5 meters long, she’s a compact dive, perfect for exploring every nook and cranny. We’ve found her wheelhouse intact on previous visits, often with a curious pollock peeking out. Expect to see plenty of local wrasse species, conger eels tucked into shadowed spaces, and often a decent sized crab making its way across the deck. She’s a great pick for those looking for a relatively small, atmospheric wreck dive in the UK.
Typical ROWELLA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 28m - Advanced Open Water 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to ROWELLA
Dive shops near ROWELLA
Dive Beyond Limited
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Divers Down
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
TAL Scuba Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROWELLA
ROWELLA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROWELLA, 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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