SAPHIR
Protected Area
Trevose 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) - SAPHIR offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Saphir off the coast of Cornwall and Devon feels like stepping back into a maritime history textbook, albeit a very chilly one. This 74-meter steamship, torpedoed in 1918, rests upright at 27 meters, making for a straightforward descent onto a largely intact hull. We find the structure itself fascinating, particularly the triple-expansion engine, which is still a commanding presence midships. Over the years, the Saphir has become a home for local marine life-look for the resident conger eels tucked into crevices and plump wrasse patrolling the decks. It’s a rewarding dive for those who appreciate wreck history and don’t mind the bracing UK water.
Typical SAPHIR 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 27m - 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 SAPHIR
Dive shops near SAPHIR
Harlyn Dive School
Dive Newquay
Wavecrest Scuba
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAPHIR
SAPHIR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAPHIR, 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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