ROYAL ADELAIDE
Protected Area
Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges
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) - ROYAL ADELAIDE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Royal Adelaide, a 70-meter iron sailing vessel, ran aground off Chesil Beach back in 1872. Today, it’s a pretty accessible dive, sitting shallow at 11 meters. You’ll find the wreck quite broken up, but its sheer size means there’s plenty of scattered framework and hull plates to explore. We often spot conger eels tucked into the larger crevices, and schools of bib dart around the more intact sections. It’s a great site for newer wreck divers looking to get a feel for a historical wreck without deep depths or strong currents, particularly on a calm day.
Typical ROYAL ADELAIDE 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to ROYAL ADELAIDE
Dive shops near ROYAL ADELAIDE
Dive Beyond Limited
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Divers Down
Dorset Diving Services
Mayim Mermaid Academy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROYAL ADELAIDE
ROYAL ADELAIDE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROYAL ADELAIDE, 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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