SAIMA
Protected Area
Kelsey Head
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) - SAIMA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The SAIMA sits in 53 meters, a sobering reminder of wartime shipping off the Cornish coast. Torpedoed in 1918, she went down fast, and you can almost feel that urgency when you descend onto her. Expect to find a substantial wreck, surprisingly intact given the circumstances, with holds that invite exploration if you're comfortable with deep penetration. It’s an advanced dive, for sure, best suited for technical divers comfortable with depths and potentially reduced visibility. Keep an eye out for conger eels in the darker recesses and the usual rockfish and anemones clinging to the plates.
Typical SAIMA 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 53m 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 SAIMA
Dive shops near SAIMA
Dive Newquay
Wavecrest Scuba
Harlyn Dive School
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
DiveUK
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAIMA
SAIMA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAIMA, 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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