SANDFLY
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) - SANDFLY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sandfly offers a shallow, accessible wreck dive off Kelsey Head, a good choice for newer wreck enthusiasts or divers looking for a relaxed second dive. Sunk in 1920, this steamship lies in about 10 meters, often with a mast breaking the surface, which makes finding it simple. The wreck itself is quite broken up, but you can still pick out sections of the hull and machinery, now home to plenty of wrasse and blennies darting between the metalwork. We often find spider crabs tucked into crevices, and if the visibility is playing ball, it’s a pleasant potter around a bit of Cornish maritime history.
Typical SANDFLY 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to SANDFLY
Dive shops near SANDFLY
Dive Newquay
Wavecrest Scuba
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Harlyn Dive School
Seaways Diving
Scuba 2000
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SANDFLY
SANDFLY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SANDFLY, 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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