SAINT RONAIG
Protected Area
Beachy Head West
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) - SAINT RONAIG offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Saint Ronaig is exactly what we love in a shallow wreck dive: accessible, atmospheric, and full of life. This 50-metre motor vessel, torpedoed in 1940, lies broken but still recognisable at just 10 metres, making it perfect for extended bottom times and even new wreck divers. We always find ourselves drawn to the stern, where the prop shaft is still visible, and the hull plates are draped in plumose anemones, their white tentacles waving gently in the surge. Look closely in the nooks and crannies for squat lobsters, and we’ve spotted dogfish tucked into the sand nearby on more than one occasion. It’s a site that really comes alive when there’s a bit of sun, filtering through the green water and illuminating the coalfish darting amongst the twisted metal. It’s not a deep, dramatic wreck, but its historical context and the sheer amount of life that has claimed it make it a firm favourite of ours.
Typical SAINT RONAIG 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAINT RONAIG
SAINT RONAIG Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAINT RONAIG, 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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